Ancient Roman Medusa cameo Agate stone carved with a head of Medusa in high relief turned slightly to her right and wings at the crown of her head. Date 1st-3rdC Ad. Stone: Agate Measurements:12.6mm. Ancient Roman cameos were made mostly of semi-precious stones, such as agate, onyx and sardonyx. These fine earrings have been decorated with the depiction of the Gorgon Medusa. Although Medusa was perceived as a negative character in Roman mythology and culture, her iconography was widely used as an apotropaic symbol to decorate jewellery and everyday artefacts Provence acquired object in 1990 In the London art market Previous private English collection. The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important info. The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. For shipment between the UK and the EU no export permit is needed but some import taxes may apply. The seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days