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

Cleveland Museum of Art

Oval, green stone cameo with a portrait of a man. The man has shoulder-length hair and a crown on his head. He is wearing a garment with a high neckline and a decorative shoulder piece. The cameo is carved from a single piece of stone, possibly jade, and has a smooth, glossy finish. The background of the image is gray. The cameo is positioned at an angle, with the man's face turned to the right.

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773 × 893 px
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