A Hellenistic garnet cameo depicting the head of Omphale

A Hellenistic garnet cameo depicting the head of Omphale, c1st century BC, in an early 19th century gold ring, the cameo 1.6cm high, ring size H

Reference literature:

Raspe, E., 'A Descriptive Catalogue of a General Collection of Ancient and Modern Engraved Gems, Cameos and Intaglios, Taken from the Most Celebrated Cabinets in Europe; and Cast in Coloured Pastes, White Enamel, and Sulphur by James Tassie, Modeller.' gem no. 6036. (1791). Relevant information and images are available in The Beazley Archive, The Ashmolean, Oxford.