A ROMAN GNOSTIC YELLOW JASPER INTAGLIO. LIZARD WITH CRESCENT MOON AND LETTERS. INSCRIPTION.
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A ROMAN GNOSTIC YELLOW JASPER INTAGLIO. LIZARD WITH CRESCENT MOON AND LETTERS. INSCRIPTION.2nd-3rd century A.D.13x19x2,5 mmOn one side, lizard with crescent moon on top, around ÇÊEKBALEÊÈ, in the sense ÇÊto remove(the speck from your eye)ÊÈÊ. On the other side ÇÊ______-______ÊÈ meaning ÇÊUriel, UrielÊÈ. The name of this Archangel is used on magical to invoke his recovery powers. The representation of a lizard on gnostic gems was used as protection or remedy for eyes diseases.ÊWear marks.Provenance: U.K. private collection
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A ROMAN GNOSTIC YELLOW JASPER INTAGLIO. LIZARD WITH CRESCENT MOON AND LETTERS. INSCRIPTION.
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