A variety of the mineral chalcedony with white and black parallel bands. Onyx is used as a gemstone and carved to create cameos. See also: sardonyx.
Domenico dei Cammei (?). Entry into the Ark. Onyx cameo. Late 15th century. British Museum, London.
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