Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
Wednesday 9 December 2020 hours 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A roman onyx cameo. Medusa head.
A roman onyx cameo. Medusa head.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
12 x 12 x 9 mm
The face is in three-quarters, executed in high relief. Above, on the head, the wings. Subject of an apotropaic and protective value. Wear marks.
Parallels: M. Henig, The Content Cameos, pp. 88-92; M. Henig, H. Molesworth, The Complete Content Cameos, pp. 183-192 ("Gorgoneia").
European private collection 80's