Magical gem: Chnoubis (A), Chnoubis-sign (B)

Date	Roman Imperial Period
Object type	gem
Medium, technique	engraved, chrysoprase
Dimensions	13.2 × 9.6 × 5.2 mm
Inventory number	53.155
Collection	Classical Antiquities
On view	Museum of Fine Arts, Basement Floor, Classical Antiquity, Eros – Dionysos – Thanatos

A: Lion-headed Chnoubis, to left, head crowned with seven rays. B: Chnoubis-sign. Around: χνουβισ → Χνουβίς.

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