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Cameo Gem by Unknown

Cameo Gem

1st–2nd century A.D.

Agate, blue on light brown

J. Paul Getty Museum

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A carved cameo gem depicts a bird in profile. The bird has detailed feathers and is standing on one leg. Bird (partridge?) standing left, its head turned back. The back is flat. Spier, Jeffrey. Ancient Gems and Finger Rings: Catalogue of the Collections (Malibu: The J. Paul Getty Museum, 1992), no. 442.

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gem bird profile view centered composition animal carving agate intaglio ivory white neutral detailed Roman

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