Description:

Ancient Rome, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A breathtaking, hand carved ancient Roman agate cameo, depicting an attractive female, perhaps an esteemed goddess such as our beloved Artemis/Diana, with curled tresses, finely carved delicate facial features, an elegant long neck, and a scoop dress neckline. The artist of this cameo wisely took advantage of the snow white inclusions of this deep grey and black piece of agate. The cameo is skillfully inset in a silver frame with a finely delineated, wave-pattern, the suspension loop decorated with a larger version of the same pattern. Such an elegant example! Size: 1.5" L x .875" W (3.8 cm x 2.2 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private United Kingdom collection.

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  • Condition: Intact and near choice. Expected tarnish and minor surface wear.

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May 12, 2016 8:00 AM MDT
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Artemis Fine Arts

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