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Cameo with Livia holding a bust of Augustus

Turquoise Semi-precious Gemstone

The pastel shades of turquoise have endeared it to many great cultures of antiquity: it has adorned the rulers of Ancient Egypt, the Aztecs (and possibly other Pre-Columbian Mesoamericans), Persia,…

Cameo Information, Gemstones

Cameo with a high-relief bust of a young Alexander wearing a Herakles knotted lion skin tied at the neck

Antique Cameos Cameo Information Greek Rulers, Philosophers and other characters Subjects in Cameos

Alexander the Great Cameos

Information on Alexander the Great cameos and intaglios. Alexander the Great was the ruler of Macedon 336 BC-323 BC. He conquered the Persian Empire (c.333 BC) and Egypt (332 BC)…

Antique Cameos, Cameo Information, Greek Rulers, Philosophers and other characters, Subjects in Cameos

A ROMAN GOLD AND AGATE CAMEO FINGER RING WITH A DOG CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

Animals Antique Cameos Cameo Information

Dogs in Cameos and Intaglios

Dogs have been regarded as man's best friend for centuries and this can be seen in cameos and art. Dogs are often depicted with shepherds, children and cherubs. The origin…

Animals, Antique Cameos, Cameo Information

Scarab with Hercle/Herakles throttling the Nemean lion

Antique Cameos Cameo Information Styles / Period Cameos

Information on Etruscan and Etruscan style cameos and intaglios. The Etruscans inhabited western central Italy. This culture developed out of the Iron Age Villanovan culture—they are traditionally called ‘Etruscan’ after…

Antique Cameos, Cameo Information, Styles / Period Cameos

A ROMAN CARNELIAN RINGSTONE WITH MINERVA CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

Antique Cameos Cameo Information Gods and Goddesses Roman Subjects in Cameos

Minerva Roman Goddess

Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare and the sponsor of arts, trade, and strategy. The Romans did not stress her relation to battle and warfare as…

Antique Cameos, Cameo Information, Gods and Goddesses, Roman, Subjects in Cameos

Bust of Psyche Artist:Luigi Rosi (Italian, active Rome)

Antique Cameos Cameo Engravers Cameo Information Makers Marks

Luigi Rosi Cameo Makers Mark and Information

Luigi Rosi was a cameo maker who worked in Rome in the mid-nineteenth century. Much of his artwork includes classical Greek and Roman figures such as Minerva and Psyche. Below…

Antique Cameos, Cameo Engravers, Cameo Information, Makers Marks

Antique Cameos Cameo Information Roman Religion Subjects in Cameos

Virgin and Child

Cameos have often depicted the Virgin and Child, especially throughout the Roman Catholic religion. Tender images of the Virgin Mary with her son are among the most beloved in Christian art.…

Antique Cameos, Cameo Information, Roman Religion, Subjects in Cameos

Antique Cameos Cameo Information Greek Mythology Mythological Creatures

Satyrs Greek Mythology

In Greek mythology, satyrs are deities of the woods and mountains. They are half-human and half-beast; they usually have a goat's tail, flanks and hooves. Satyrs can come in other…

Antique Cameos, Cameo Information, Greek Mythology, Mythological Creatures

An 18th-19th century carnelian intaglio and gold ring, by Cerbara

Antique Cameos Cameo Engravers Cameo Information Makers Marks

Giovanni Battasta Cerbara and Sons

Information on Giovanni Battasta Cerbara and his sons. Giovanni Battasta Cerbara and his sons Giuseppe (1770-1856) and Niccolo (1793-1869) were celebrated Roman medallists and gem engravers of the 18th and…

Antique Cameos, Cameo Engravers, Cameo Information, Makers Marks

A shell cameo pendant/necklace a dancing nymph cameo suspended from a floral motif cameo

Antique Cameos Cameo Information Greek Mythology Mythological Creatures Subjects in Cameos

Nymphs Greek Mythology

Nymphs were graceful beings who presided over the woods, grottoes, streams and streams etc. They were depicted as beautiful maidens of fairy-like form and robed in more or less shadowy…

Antique Cameos, Cameo Information, Greek Mythology, Mythological Creatures, Subjects in Cameos