magical gem; intaglio

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Object Type: magical gem; intaglio
Museum number: OA.9513
Description: Magical gem; intaglio; olivine; oval; convex faces; engraved on obverse: Chnoubis to left roaring; reverse: Chnoubis' magical sign enclosed by inscription.
Cultures/periods
Production date: 3rdC
Production place: Made in: Mediterranean (eastern Mediterranean)
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Height: 17.50 millimetres; Thickness: 5 millimetres; Width: 13 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references: Michel 2001 / Die Magischen Gemmen im Britischen Museum (315); Faraone 2018 / The Transformation of Greek Amulets in Roman Imperial Times (Pl.14)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: myth/legend; deity
Associated names
Department: Britain, Europe and Prehistory
Registration number: OA.9513
Additional IDs: Miscellaneous number: G18 (Burns Gnostic Gem Number); Other BM number: 56018 (Egyptian Big Number)

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