Reproduction
Object Category
amulets
Description
Green chalcedony oval gem engraved on one side with sunk relief image of lion-headed cobra, lines radiating from head; staff crossed by three serpents behind. On other side three lines of Greek incised: O Thmouer Khnoumis, Z, M, X.
Publications
- Petrie, William Matthew Flinders, Amulets, pl. XXI, 135 f, p.30
- William Matthew Flinders Petrie, Objects of Daily Use
- Faraone, Christopher A., Some Magical Gems in London
Production Period
early roman Period
Material
Dimensions
height: 1.3 cms
width: 1.0 cms
Accession Number
LDUCE-UC52225
Administration Name
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
