Reproduction
Object Category
amulets
Description
Oval charm with circular suspension loop at top incised on one side with lion-headed serpent over disc in shrine (?), illegible Greek letters around and on other side with Benu-bird and triple plant on shrine. On base line over Greek letters: IAW.
Publications
- Petrie, William Matthew Flinders, Amulets, pl. XXI, 135 p, p.30
- Faraone, Christopher A., Some Magical Gems in London
Production Period
Roman Period
Material
Dimensions
height: 4.4 cms
width: 3.0 cms
Accession Number
LDUCE-UC52227
Administration Name
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology