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Sardonyx cameo depicting the Conversion of Paul. Original composition with the saint losing his balance on his horse falling beneath him, neck turned over and forelegs bent; Paul protects himself with his right arm from the luminous vision of Christ appearing in clouds at the upper part where the stone becomes transparent. Italy, 16th century H. 3.5 cm Gold mounting with later-period bélière Total height: 5.7 cm - Weight: 14.3 g (minor edge damage)
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Sardonyx cameo depicting the Conversion of Paul. Original composition with the saint losing his balance on his horse falling beneath him, neck turned over and forelegs bent; Paul protects himself with his right arm from the luminous vision of Christ appearing in clouds at the upper part where the stone becomes transparent. Italy, 16th century H. 3.5 cm Gold mounting with later-period bélière Total height: 5.7 cm - Weight: 14.3 g (minor edge damage)
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