#oval gem

[theancientwayoflife]

~ Oval gem with rooster-headed, snake-legged deity in armor, holding a whip. Culture: Roman Period: Imperial Period Date: A.D. mid 2nd–3rd century Medium: Jasper

[acrosscenturiesandgenerations]

▪Oval gem with Omphale wearing the lion skin of Hercules. Culture: Italian Period: Neo-Classical Date: ca. 1800 Artist: Copied after Luigi Pichler (1773–1854), Or after Giovanni Pichler (1734–1791) Medium: Glass paste

[theancientwayoflife]

~ Oval gem with Kassandra kneeling at the Palladion. Culture: Greek Period: Late Hellenistic Period Date: late 1st century B.C. Medium: Aquamarine

[theancientwayoflife]

~ Oval gem with bust of a woman. Culture: Roman Period: Imperial Period Date: late 1st century B.C.–mid A.D. 1st century Medium: Carnelian