Gnostic gem: Figure with donkey's head
Gnostic gem: Figure with donkey's head
Gnostic gem: Figure with donkey's head
Gnostic gem: Figure with donkey's head

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Gnostic gem: Figure with donkey's head

Roman
y1964-37

Information

Title
Gnostic gem: Figure with donkey's head
Medium
Hematite
Dimensions
2.7 x 1.6 x 0.5 cm (1 1/16 x 5/8 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. A. L. Murphy Vhay
Object Number
y1964-37
Inscription
See accession card for reproduction of cartouche inscription.
Period
Roman (style or period)
Type
gems
Materials
hematite
Subject
stars, cartouches, whips (animal equipment), mythical or legendary beings, figures (representations), gnosticism, snakes

Acquired by Mrs. A. L. (Anna Louise) Murphy Vhay at an unknown date from an unknown source; given to the Museum in 1964 by Vhay.

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