Object Description
An extremely fine Ancient Roman pendant featuring a gold medallion enriched with a high relief double layered onyx cameo of a female profile. The figure is depicted facing right with the lower half of her face now missing due to age. Attention to detail in this portrayal is evident; the jawline and the long neck are finely carved, her hair is gathered in a low bun, fashionable at the time and the drapery of the dress frames her face below. The central image is set within a gold sleeve and is framed by a delicate border with a petal motif. A gold loop has been added to the top for suspension and the reverse is unadorned.
Date: 2nd century A.D.