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Engraved Gem with Two Goats

Engraved Gem with Two Goats

Roman

Rectangular, engraved carnelian with slightly rounded corners; flat faces. This gem depicts two goats running two the left with their heads turned back to the right. The animals stand on a simple groundline. At the far left is a tall tree. Both goats are in profile, with long and curved horns.

Carnelian?

Roman Imperial period

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