Magical Gem Intaglio

Item

Title
Magical Gem Intaglio
Rights
The British Museum, Creative Commons 4.0.
Creator
Unknown
Date
4th century CE
Description
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."
Format
Intaglio. Hematite. 22 mm x 3 mm x 35 mm.
Language
Greek
Publisher
The British Museum
Contributor
Shaelyn Fett
Identifier
1986,0501.2.
Subject
Intaglio; Magical gem; amulet; Seal of God; Solomon; Lilith; Hematite; Engraving; Star; Spear; Horse.
Source
Jpeg file. Unknown photographer. The British Museum Digital Collection. Accessed 10/16/2023. https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1986-0501-2.