Circa 200-300 AD. A finely carved agate cameo depicting the head of Medusa in a beautiful gold setting - oval in form with engraved zigzag border and an integral suspension loop. The Medusa cameo presents finely delineated details in relief - a beautiful face with snakes and harpy wings in her hair. Very fine wearable condition. For similar example of pendant style see Christies Lot 290, 7th December 2006. Setting possibly of a later period.Size: L:26.8mm / W:15.8mm ; 6.87gProvenance: Central London private collection of Ancient Art and jewellery; acquired since the 1970s on the UK and European art markets.