Lot 529 - Auction 66 - Part II

A roman onyx cameo. Frontal head of Medusa.

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Description

A roman onyx cameo. Frontal head of Medusa.
16 x 18 x 7 mm
The face is slightly turned in 3/4. On top of the head, presence of the wings. Aportropaic and protective subject. Wear marks. For parallels see : M. Henig, The Content Cameos, pp. 88-92; M. Henig, H. Molesworth, The Complete Content Cameos, pp. 183-192 (“Gorgoneia”).
2nd-3rd century AD.
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