Magical gem with lion and inscription
2nd–3rd century A.D.
Medium/TechniqueHaematite
DimensionsLength: 18 mm (11/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Edward H. Hall
Accession number12.174
On View
Not on viewClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
Collections
ProvenanceEdward H. Hall; 1912, gift of the estate of Edward H. Hall to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 4, 1912)
about 2400–1750 B.C.
A.D. 340–360
660–620 B.C.
320–280 B.C.
475–400 B.C.
300–250 B.C.
3rd century A.D.
15th century A.D.
5th century
late 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.
1st century B.C.