Amulet
| Object Number: | 29-108-254 |
|---|---|
| Current Location: | Collections Storage |
| Culture: | Roman |
| Provenience: | Israel Beth Shean |
| Archaeology Area: | CN II, 30; Class G |
| Period: | Roman Period |
| Section: | Near Eastern |
| Materials: | Bronze |
| Iconography: | Saint Horse Dragon Inscription Eye Animal |
| Height: | 4.7 cm |
| Width: | 2.3 cm |
| Depth: | 1.1 cm |
| Credit Line: | Expedition to Beth Shean (Beisan); Clarence Fisher, 1921-1928 |
| Other Number: | 1254 - Field No SF |
Description
Bronze. Oval shape with loop attachment on top for suspension. The "rider saint" piercing a dragon, and inscription. On the reverse is an evil eye and animals.
Current & Past Exhibitions:
| Magic in the Ancient World (16 Apr 2016 - 30 Apr 2017) | View Objects in Exhibition |
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