Black jasper intaglio portrait of a Roman lady, 1st half of 1st century

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Black jasper intaglio portrait of a Roman lady, Early Imperial, Julio-Claudian, 1st half of 1st century , Roman, Jasper, black, Overall: 1 1/16 x 1 1/16 x 1/8in. ( x x ), Gems, The art of gem cutting was highly prized in Rome. Julius Caesar is said to have been a passionate collector of gems, and Augustus’s signet ring was made by Dioskourides, the finest engraver of his time

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Size: 4800px × 3943px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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