Onyx cameo of the emperor Gaius (Caligula), Early Imperial, Julio-Claudian, ca. A.D. 37–43, Roman, Onyx, Overall: 1 11/16 x 1 1/4 x 9/16in. (4.3 x 3.1 x 1.5cm), Gems, Caligula is represented here as a victorious general—the triumphant “imperator,” but in fact, he did not win any wars for Rome. His lack of military success and prowess alienated him from the army, and without its support, his rule became increasingly insecure
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Onyx cameo, emperor Gaius, Caligula, Early Imperial, Julio-Claudian, ca, .D, 37–43, Roman, Onyx, Overall, 1 11/16 x 1 1/4 9/16in, 4.3 3.1 1.5cm, Gems, represented, victorious general— triumphant, imperator, fact, win any, wars, Rome, lack, military success, prowess alienated, army, support, rule, increasingly insecure
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