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ROMAN AGATE CAMEO OF THE BUST OF CARACALLA - Ca. AD 198 - 211. A two-layer agate cameo carved with the bust of Caracalla on an oval ground. The emperor is depicted facing slightly to the left, with closely cropped curly hair, a broad face, and a heavy neck. He wears a cuirass and a paludamentum fastened at the shoulder with a circular brooch. For similar see: J. Spier, Ancient Gems and Finger Rings, Cat. 436. Size: 15mm x 11.9mm; Weight: 2.1g Provenance: Private London collection; Previous property of a North American Gentleman, London, 1990-2010.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.