No. 101989735

Ancient Roman Magical Intaglio / Gnostic Gem
No. 101989735

Ancient Roman Magical Intaglio / Gnostic Gem
This magical gem is incised with a Jackal-headed figure (Anubis) wearing pteryges (armour) and boots, his head to left, holding a flail with a raven perched on it and a scorpion in the other hand. In the field magical inscriptions. IAW is a Greek rendering of the Hebrew divine name YHWH (Yahweh) used to invoke supreme divine power to protect the wearer.
For a similar presentation see:
The Campbell Bonner Magical Gems Database, CBd-4326
Date: Roman, ca. 2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Material: green jasper
Size: ca. 1,95 cm
Condition: intact
Provenance: Germany estate, formed before 1980
Dispatch only to addresses within the EU.
The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed.
This item is accompanied with an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.
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