A ROMAN ONYX CAMEO HEAD OF MEDUSA, CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

Reference: ART600400

A carved onyx cameo with face of Medusa, slightly turned in 3/4. On top of the head, presence of the wings. (protective subject).
Size: 18 by 16 by 7 mm.

CONDITION
Wear marks. Fair condition.

PROVENANCE
UK private collection.

REFERENCE
M. Henig, The Content Cameos, pp. 88-92; M. Henig, H. Molesworth, The Complete Content Cameos, pp. 183-192 (“Gorgoneia”).