A Late Antique- Early Medieval agate cameo. Two figures., Possibly 7th-10th century A.D.
18 x 22 x 5 mm
A standing male figure is seen from behind, with his head in profile to the left, while holding a draped woman who waves her arms as if to free herself. Probably a mythical episode. Work carved on three-layered jasper. Traces of working tools.