Gem

Amulet

29-128-1125

From: Mediterranean

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 29-128-1125
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Mediterranean
Date Made 600-699 CE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Enamel
Iconography Saint Mark | Inscription
Description

Sommerville: Antique enamel. St. Marc in prayer. A religious amulent of the seventh century, with inscription: S. MARCVS. Antique Pastes, Case SSS.

Vermeule: "Antique enamel." (Unmounted) St. Mark standing with hands raised in gestures. Indescribed S. MARCUS. Identified by Sommerville as religious amulet of the VII cent.

Height 2.6 cm
Width 2.1 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 1125 - Sommerville Gem Number | GL01b (ancient glass project) - Other Number

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