Post-Medieval — Late 16th century - early 17th century
Squirrel cameo pendant
A pendant in the form of a squirrel carved from translucent pale-orange carnelian. Part of the Cheapside Hoard.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- A14272
- Object name:
- Squirrel cameo pendant
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- late 16th century - early 17th century
- Material:
- carnelian (chalcedony, micro-crystalline quartz, silicon dioxide, crystal structure - hexagonal/trigonal)
- Measurements/duration:
- H 18 mm, W 9 mm, D 7 mm, WT 1.48g, RI 1.530-1.539, SG 2.58-2.64, Mohs 6½-7
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Credit:
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- Copyright holder:
- digital image © London Museum
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