Magical gem with prayer

Classification

gem (intaglio); magical gem ; amulet

Dimensions

2.9 x 2.4 cm

Date

second half of the 2nd century – first half of the 3rd century

Period

2nd–3rd century A.D.

Material

chalcedony

Iconography

eagle ; wreath

Inscription

Greek (language)

Present location

Budapest, Museum of Fine Arts, Collection of Classical Antiquities

Provenance

Budapest, Hungarian National Museum

Inventory

53.168

ID

Hyp-1012

References

Nagy, Á. M., HWA 2004 Summer; Nagy, Á. M., in AA 1992/1 (1992)

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

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This record is subject to revision due to ongoing research.