Early Christian Art - The Magic 'Crucifixion Gem' [2ndC-3rdC]

Early Christian Art - The Magic 'Crucifixion Gem' [2ndC-3rdC]

Magical gem; intaglio; green-brown jasper; oval; bevelled edge on side B.

Description:

Side A: Crucified figure on a tall cross with a short base. The wrists are tied to the cross, feet held as if hanging in the air, bearded head with long hair in profile to left. Letters in the free field, above the head of the figure. Inscription in eight lines to the left and right of the image.

Side B: Rest of an inscription in ten lines.

 

London BM 1986,0501.1 - The Magic 'Crucifixion Gem' [2ndC-3rdC]

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