A BYZANTINE AGATE CAMEO, CIRCA 7TH CENTURY A.D

Reference: ART600509

An oval cameo showing a saint riding on a horse and holding a staff(?) surrounded by Greek inscriptions. Cameos of this period usually show angels or the annunciation. Such a subject is extremely rare.
Size: 18 by 14 mm.

CONDITION
Good condition.

PROVENANCE
Purchased in English antique market after 2000s.