Cameo Gem
early 1st century A.D.
Amethyst
This is a carved amethyst cameo of a human face, likely a woman, against a black background. The carving is detailed, showing hair styled in waves and facial features. Facing female head, circled by a ridge. The back is chipped and slightly concave. Spier, Jeffrey. Ancient Gems and Finger Rings: Catalogue of the Collections (Malibu: The J. Paul Getty Museum, 1992), no. 433.
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