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Ancient Roman Hardstone Agate Cameo

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Code: 10433



This is an ancient Roman agate hardstone cameo, dating to the 2nd - 3rd century A.D. The cameo is cut with a facing portrait of a bearded god or man, with drilled eyes and an expressive face. Such a gem would have been mounted into a gold finger ring or pendant. It is a great looking piece of glyptic art, ideal for remounting or to add to your collection.

OBJECT: Cameo

CULTURE: Roman

DATE: c. 2nd - 3rd century A.D.

MATERIALAgate

SIZE: 18mm x 14mm x 7mm

WEIGHT:  2.5 grams

PROVENANCE: Ex. Private Collection, Hertfordshire, acquired from the European Art Market