Rock crystal sphere with magical spells

Date	2nd–3rd centuries
Object type	gem
Medium, technique	carved, rock crystal
Dimensions	diameter: 2.2 cm
Inventory number	50.1315
Collection	Classical Antiquities
On view	Museum of Fine Arts, Basement Floor, Classical Antiquity, Eros – Dionysos – Thanatos

Rock crystal ball. Above: star; below: crescent. Inscription in between: σωθησινει | ωειηου | φηθ | βαινχωωωχ → σωθησινει, vocales, φηθ, Βαϊνχωωωχ.

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