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Gemma Augustea
Gemma Augustea (Latin, Gem of Augustus) is a low-relief cameo gem cut from a double-layered Arabian onyx stone. It is commonly agreed that the gem cutter who created Gemma Augustea was either Dioscurides or one of his disciples, in 10s — 20s.
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