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Cameo of King Charles VIII of France (1470–1498)
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This jade-green agate cameo represents King Charles VIII in bust profile wearing the royal crown and the collar of the Order of St. Michael. The cameo was probably inspired by a gold medal presented to Charles by the City of Lyon during a visit in 1494 and was probably made to commemorate the event. It was perhaps a memento belonging to one of the town's nobles.
| Artist / Maker | France, Lyon |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1494 |
| Culture / Origin | France, Lyon |
| Medium | agate |
| Dimensions | Overall: 3.4 x 2.4 x 0.4 cm (1 5/16 x 15/16 x 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Glyptic |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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