Magical Gem Intaglio
Item
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Title
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Magical Gem Intaglio
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Rights
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The British Museum, Creative Commons 4.0.
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Creator
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Unknown
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Date
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4th century CE
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Description
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Sketch representing a Roman two-sided magical gem (amulet) with engravings. Side A shows King Solomon riding a horse while stabbing a defenseless Lilith with a spear. Solomon is wearing a crown, tunic, and boots and Lilith is depicted with long hair. There is an eight-pointed star next to Solomon's head. Side B includes a beveled edge, several magical symbols and a Greek inscription translated as "Seal of God."
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Format
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Intaglio. Hematite. 22 mm x 3 mm x 35 mm.
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Language
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Greek
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Publisher
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The British Museum
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Contributor
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Shaelyn Fett
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Identifier
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1986,0501.2.
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Subject
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Intaglio; Magical gem; amulet; Seal of God; Solomon; Lilith; Hematite; Engraving; Star; Spear; Horse.
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Source
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Jpeg file. Unknown photographer. The British Museum Digital Collection. Accessed 10/16/2023. https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1986-0501-2.