Banded agate cameo with head of Medusa

Greek or Roman

1st century BCE–1st century CE

Not on view

Head of Medusa.

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Overview

Title: Banded agate cameo with head of Medusa
Period: Late Hellenistic or Early Imperial
Date: 1st century BCE–1st century CE
Culture: Greek or Roman
Medium: banded agate
Dimensions: Other: 5/8 x 9/16 in. (1.6 x 1.4 cm)
Classification: Gems
Credit Line: Gift of Miss Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Object Number: 10.130.1431
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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