Magic Gem, Chalzedony (?), 2nd – 4th century
Place of storage: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
Inventory number: 84.AN.1.79
Provenance: Unknown
Dimensions: 1.2 × 0.9 cm (1/2 × 3/8 in.)
Image source: Getty Museum 84.AN.1.79
Description
The gem is inscribed on both sides. The obverse (front side) depicts the Chnoubis sign encircled by the Ouroboros. The reverse (backside) is inscribed with the name of the Dekan deitiy Chnoubis (Χνουβις), here written „Chnouphis“.