A roman double-layer agate cameo, mounted in a modern, gold ring. Helmeted bust. The effigy, turned to the left, is wearing the chlamys, showing a naked shoulder. The stone has been vigorously engraved in high relief, with a clear detachment of the figure from the field. Some chippings and small lacks. See Martin Henig, The Content Cameos, p. 76 n.137. 3rd - 4th century A.D.
Intaglio 12 x 18 mm; ring diam. 19 mm; gr. 16,30.