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Group of Engraved Gems (8) and One Cameo by Unknown

Group of Engraved Gems (8) and One Cameo

Modern and 1st–2nd century A.D.

Jasper, sard, cornelian, chalcedony, rock crystal, cameo, Jasper, Sard, Chalcedony

J. Paul Getty Museum

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An engraved oval gem depicts two animals under a tree. One animal, possibly a lion, is seated on the right, while another, possibly a bull or a boar, stands on the left. The gem has a chipped edge. A group of engraved gems of semi-precious stones. See extensions for descriptions. Spier, Jeffrey. Ancient Gems and Finger Rings: Catalogue of the Collections (Malibu: The J. Paul Getty Museum, 1992), .1, .3-.4, .6-.9 are published; see exts.

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gem animal carving centered composition shallow relief frontal view animal tree engraving white black dark stone monochromatic

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