Turquoise cameo set in green glass. Romano-Byzantine, 5th-7th centuries AD.CNG Feature Auction 120 Antiquities Sold For $ 1 100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Turquoise cameo set in green glass. Romano-Byzantine, 5th-7th centuries AD. (39 x 40 mm, 19.23 g). Turquoise central cameo depicts a laureate, draped, and cuirassed male right set into a surrounding green glass matrix that tapers at the edge. A single hole pierced at the top allows for suspension / Blank reverse. Minor marks, some earthen deposits. Otherwise good condition. Uncommon usage of glass matrix surrounding cameo, an interesting piece. |