amulet; Amulets; Hematite

Notes:

Obv.: Man in military costume riding to r., about to pierce with spear a female figure on the ground. The rider wears chlamys fastened on r. shoulder, an end blowing back, kilted tunic, close-fitting trousers, and riding boots (the Parthian dress). His head is bare and the face youthful; the spear hand is held at the level of the hip. The horse is galloping and in the act of leaping over the woman; breast and breech bands keep the riding pad in place. The nude woman raises her hands towards the rider. Star before the rider's face. Rev.: A key with square bow and three wards. Haematite. Upright oval, 31 x 24 x 6 (Studies in Magical Amulets, Bonner).

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Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Amulets; Egypt

Language:

UND

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