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Intaglio: Bearded Male Head

Intaglio: Bearded Male Head

Roman

Banded agate intaglio, carved on only one side, with the head of a bearded man, facing left, head covered by a veil. There is a symbol, perhaps a scythe, behind his head.

Agate

Roman Imperial period

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