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Cameo Gem by Unknown

Cameo Gem

late 1st century B.C.–early 1st century A.D.

Sardonyx

J. Paul Getty Museum

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A carved cameo depicts a profile portrait of a woman's head in white against a dark brown background. The carving is detailed, showing her hair styled and adorned.

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cameo gem carving profile portrait profile view centered composition woman head profile ancient art charcoal stone

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