Haematite amulet for digestive complaints: Phoenix standing on globe

Classification

amulet ; magical gem

Culture

Graeco-Egyptian (culture); Roman

Dimensions

22 x 14 x 4 mm

Period

2nd–3rd century A.D.

Material

haematite

Iconography

phoenix / Bennu-bird ; globe ; winged scarab ; sparrow ; scorpion ; snake ; Chnoubis sign ; crocodile

Inscription

Greek (language); characteres

Present location

London, British Museum, Department of Britain, Europe and Prehistory

Inventory

G 561, EA 55008

ID

Per-6758

References

Michel 2001a, 253, no. 401

For a description, visit the website of the Campbell Bonner Magical Gems Database and the British Museum.

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