amulet; Amulets; Bronze; Copper

Notes:

Obv.: Rider with nimbus round head galloping to r., spearing a monster in the form of a lioness with the head of a woman. In front, an angel with nimbus stands with one wing uplifted. The rider's spear has a cross and a pennon at the top. Star over angel's head. Rev.: Above, Christ enthroned in oval frame; at l., the angel symbol of St. Matthew, and the ox of St. Luke; at r., the eagle of St. John and the lion of St. Mark. Below, six large ring signs, then a row of characters and smaller ring signs. At bottom, roaring lion running to r., in front of him, crab and small cross. Bronze medal, diameter 54. Perforated in such a manner as not to damage the marginal inscription (Studies in Magical Amulets, Bonner).

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Collection:

Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Subject Topic:

Amulets; Syria

Language:

UND

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