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
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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)
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.