“Cameo of Tiberius” (so-called “Great Cameo of France”). The lower register
Five-layered sardonyx.
Ca. 23 CE.
Inv. No. Camee. 264.Paris, National Library of France, Cabinet of MedalsPhoto by Ilya Shurygin

“Cameo of Tiberius” (so-called “Great Cameo of France”). The lower register.

Five-layered sardonyx.
Ca. 23 CE.
Inv. No. Camee. 264.

Paris, National Library of France, Cabinet of Medals
(Bibliothèque nationale de France, Cabinet des Médailles).

Credits:
© 2014. Photo: Ilya Shurygin.
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