Greco-Egyptian Magical Haematite Elongated Gem. Circa 4th-5th century AD. Horseman trampling on fallen human figure (=Spirit of Evil), mixed Greek and hieroglyphic characters around and on reverse. Cf. Campbell Bonner, 'Studies in Magical Amulets chiefly Greco-Egyptian' (Michigan, 1950), 294-296. cf. a similar scene on the reverse of imperial bronze coins of the period inscribed 'Fel. Temp Reparatio'. 6.23g, 36mm. Ex John J. Slocum Collection, Sotheby's Auction, 14th October 1999
Greco-Egyptian Magical Haematite Elongated Gem. Circa 4th-5th century AD. Horseman trampling on fallen human figure (=Spirit of Evil), mixed Greek and hieroglyphic characters around and on reverse. Cf. Campbell Bonner, 'Studies in Magical Amulets chiefly Greco-Egyptian' (Michigan, 1950), 294-296. cf. a similar scene on the reverse of imperial bronze coins of the period inscribed 'Fel. Temp Reparatio'. 6.23g, 36mm. Ex John J. Slocum Collection, Sotheby's Auction, 14th October 1999
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