Photo of collection object Cameo of King Charles VIII of France (1470-1498)
Cameo of King Charles VIII of France (1470-1498), c. 1494. agate, Overall: 3.4 x 2.4 x 0.4 cm (1 5/16 x 15/16 x 3/16 in.). Gift of the George Kress Foundation in memory of William Mathewson Milliken, 1978.58. CC0.

Cameo of King Charles VIII of France (1470-1498)

c. 1494

Maker Unknown

Medieval Art

Cameo of King Charles VIII of France (1470-1498), c. 1494. France, Lyon, 15th century. Agate; overall: 3.4 x 2.4 x 0.4 cm (1 5/16 x 15/16 x 3/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the George Kress Foundation in memory of William Mathewson Milliken 1978.58
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Glyptic
Formatted Medium
agate
Medium
agate
Dimensions
Overall: 3.4 x 2.4 x 0.4 cm (1 5/16 x 15/16 x 3/16 in.)
Inscribed
Inscription: "C 8 RF" (possibly a later inscription).
Departments
Medieval Art
Accession Number
1978.58
Credit Line
Gift of the George Kress Foundation in memory of William Mathewson Milliken
Rights Statement
CC0
Museum Location
110B Late Gothic

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