Gems

The designation “gems” is attributed to semi-precious stones engraved with varying motives. When these are presented in a relief form, they get the name of cameos.

Atribui-se a designação de gemas às pedras semipreciosas gravadas com variados motivos. Quando estes se apresentam em relevo conhecem o nome de camafeus.

Anonymous (1th century AD)-'triumph of Joseph at the court of the Pharaoh'-sardonyx-three levels    Paris-BNF (Cabnet des Médailles Babelon 264-Great Cameo of France)

Anonymous (1th century AD)-'gemma Augustea'-arabian onyx-double layered    Wien-Kunsthistorisches Museum (ANSA IX a 70)

Anonymous (1th century AD)-'Troilus and Polixena surprised by Achiles'-sardonyx    Paris-BNF (Cabnet des Médailles)

Anonymous (1th century AD)-roman    London-British Museum (Portland vase-gem 4036)

Anonymous (18th century AD)-.'wedgwood marriage of Cupid and Psyche'-ca 1773    New York-Brooklyn Museum (64.82.66)

Anonymous (1th century AD)-'scarab Satyr'-agate-Etruria    London-British Museum (gem 465)