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A 19th century agate cameo ring,
the oval beige agate cameo carved as the head of a man probably that of Menander (342 - 291 BC) in profile to the right, with repaired section on left, in gold mount.
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the oval beige agate cameo carved as the head of a man probably that of Menander (342 - 291 BC) in profile to the right, with repaired section on left, in gold mount.
See plate 3
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Menander, an Athenian dramatist, was the best-known exponent of the New Comedy, a type of domestic comedy based on a love plot and involving certain stock characters, including the cheeky slave, the profligate young man, and the grumpy old man. He produced over 100 plays, but only one, the Dyskolos (Old Misery) survives in anything like its entirety, thanks to a manuscript that came to light 30 years ago.
For similar portraits, cf. G.M.A. Richter, Engraved Gems of the Romans a Supplement to the History of Roman Art, London, 1971, pls. 444-448 p.89-90.
For similar portraits, cf. G.M.A. Richter, Engraved Gems of the Romans a Supplement to the History of Roman Art, London, 1971, pls. 444-448 p.89-90.