Badge of the Order of Saint Michael

Unknown maker

Medium: Shell cameo, mounted in gold, with seashell motifs
Dimensions: Overall, with chain extended: 3 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. (8 x 3.3 cm); Visible cameo with right facing figure (confirmed): 27.5 x 21.7 mm; Visible cameo with left facing figure (confirmed): 28.8 x 22 mm
Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Classification: Metalwork-Gold and Platinum
Dated: 17th century, with modern chains and links
Pixels: 3000 × 4000
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Badge of the Order of Saint Michael. 17th century, with modern chains and links. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.