Magical gem: Gorgoneion; Greek insription

Classification

gem (intaglio); magical gem ; amulet

Culture

Roman

Dimensions

1.9 x 1.5 x 0.4 cm

Period

2nd–3rd century A.D.

Material

jasper

Iconography

Medusa-head ; snake

Inscription

Greek (language)

Present location

Budapest, Hungarian National Museum, Roman Collection

Provenance

Lichtneckert, József

Inventory

R.113.1895

ID

Hyp-2561

References

Gesztelyi 2000, 79, no. 253.

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

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This record is subject to revision due to ongoing research.