Object Details
Maker
Fortunato Pio Castellani & Sons, Italy, founded 1815
Description
Gold brooch with oval carved sapphire cameo of Cybelle or Isis (or the Personification of Italy) seated on throne; framed by four cabochon sapphires, ninety-three Old Mine diamonds, and pendant with sapphire drop weighing approximately 13.5 carats in gold; mounting with three ruby chips and three emerald chips.
Credit Line
Museum purchase through gift of Anonymous Donor, Annie Schermerhorn Kane, and various donors
Date
ca. 1898
Accession Number
1969-40-46
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
jewelry
Decorative Arts
brooch
Medium
gold, sapphires, diamonds, rubies, emeralds
Dimensions
H x W x D: 7.2 x 4.5 x 1.3 cm (2 13/16 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in.)
made in
Rome, Italy
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Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1969-40-46