A roman chalcedony magical intaglio. Chnoubis.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

11 x 14,5 x 5 mm

Chnoubis with lion radiated head turned on the left is opening his mouth. On the reverse, 4 lines inscribed and charakteres. Rare.

Parallels: Mastrocinque, Attilio. SGG.I, pp.248-260

U.K., private collection 70's, in the same family since then.

Estimate: GBP 450 - 900