Cameo Gem
2nd–early 3rd century A.D.
Sardonyx
A carved sardonyx cameo depicts two figures in profile within an oval frame. The carving is detailed, showing drapery and facial features. Two fishermen sitting in a boat; one holds the sail and the other leans over the side. The back is convex. Spier, Jeffrey. Ancient Gems and Finger Rings: Catalogue of the Collections (Malibu: The J. Paul Getty Museum, 1992), no. 444.
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