Lot Essay
For a discussion of this scene type, cf. Henig et al., Classical Gems, pp. 228-229, nos. 503-504; also Michel, Magische Gemmen, pp. 113-114, nos. 127-128; and Bonner, Magical Amulets, p. 266, nos. 77-81.
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3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
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A ROMAN STEATITE MAGICAL AMULET WITH IBIS
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
With a tethered ibis striding to the left, an altar table or door and lintel of a naos on the right, with three lotus stalks above, on groundline, in later swivel ring setting
1.8 x 1.5 cm.; 1.9 cm. across inner hoop
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
With a tethered ibis striding to the left, an altar table or door and lintel of a naos on the right, with three lotus stalks above, on groundline, in later swivel ring setting
1.8 x 1.5 cm.; 1.9 cm. across inner hoop
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