Gemma Augustea

This micro puzzle brings one of the great masterpieces of ancient gem-cutting into a compact format for home use. The Gemma Augustea, an opulent cameo carved in two-tone onyx in the early 1st century AD, depicts the deification of Emperor Augustus surrounded by figures drawn from mythology and imperial propaganda. It ranks among the highlights of the Collection of Antiquities at the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna and is considered one of the most complex surviving works of Roman gem engraving.With its small pieces, this micro puzzle offers a demanding challenge for experienced puzzlers and rewards patience with a richly detailed result that also works well as a decorative object once completed. An original gift for lovers of antiquity, puzzle enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a lasting memento of a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna.