Ancient Roman Magical Intaglio / Gnostic Gem
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 1,400 - € 1,600
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Ancient Roman green jasper magical intaglio gem dating to ca. 2nd–3rd century A.D., depicting a jackal-headed Anubis figure with pteryges and boots, holding a flail with a raven and a scorpion, with magical inscriptions, measuring about 1.95 cm and featuring an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity, acquired from a German gallery/antique dealer in 2026 from a German estate and delivered within the EU in good/intact condition.
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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.
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.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
ca. 2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Name of object
Magical Intaglio / Gnostic Gem
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
