Pin (part of a set)

Bertel Thorvaldsen, 1830

MEDIUMGold, shell (Cassia rufa)

DIMENSIONSOverall: 1 3/4 × 1 1/2 in. (4.4 × 3.8 cm); visible cameo (confirmed): 26.4 × 32.1 mm

LOCATIONThe Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bertel Thorvaldsen 1770–1844 · Kingdom of Denmark

Danish sculptor who celebrated his 'Roman birthday' every March 8th and died at the theater after dining with H.C. Andersen.