Lot Essay
Cf. S. Michel, Magische Gemmen, München, 2001, p. 21, no. 1 for intaglio with similar use of the motifs of Osiris mummy, Ouroboros, falcon and scarab, but in different design.
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2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
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A ROMANO-EGYPTIAN HAEMATITE MAGICAL INTAGLIO
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
Cut with figure of Osiris mummy, lying, enveloped by Ouroboros snake, with falcon standing on his head and scarab beetle on its tail, the reverse with five lines of Greek inscription, chipped, in later ring setting
1.8 x 1.3 cm.; 1.7 cm. across inner hoop
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
Cut with figure of Osiris mummy, lying, enveloped by Ouroboros snake, with falcon standing on his head and scarab beetle on its tail, the reverse with five lines of Greek inscription, chipped, in later ring setting
1.8 x 1.3 cm.; 1.7 cm. across inner hoop
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