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Engraved gems. Magical amulet. Obverse: a figure with the body of humanoid shape, but otherwise bird-like. It has wings, which are extended, bird's legs and feet and a small avian head in profile to the left. A crown of rays and a nimbus recall the legendary phoenix, which is extensively alluded to on amulets. the reverse is blank. Intaglio cutting, bloodstone, 12 mm x 9 mm, circa 300-circa 500 AD. Roman Imperial.
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