Lotto 89 | A roman two-layered onyx cameo set in an antique gold earring.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
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A roman two-layered onyx cameo set in an antique gold earring.

A roman two-layered onyx cameo set in an antique gold earring.

3rd century A.D.
High 14 mm ; 0,90grs

Draped female bust with "Helmfrisur" hair. Bezel: signs of wear. Mounting: very good condition.

For comparisons: M. Henig, The Content Cameos, pp. 44-49
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U.K. private collection