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<em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view01.jpg)
Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view01.jpg)
<em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view01.jpg)

Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view01.jpg)

<em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view03.jpg)

Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view03.jpg)

<em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view04.jpg)

Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view04.jpg)

<em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view05.jpg)

Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view05.jpg)

<em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view06.jpg)

Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view06.jpg)

<em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view07.jpg)

Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view07.jpg)

<em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view08.jpg)

Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view08.jpg)

<em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view09.jpg)

Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view09.jpg)

<em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view10.jpg)

Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view10.jpg)

<em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view11.jpg)

Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view11.jpg)

<em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view12.jpg)

Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view12.jpg)

<em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view13.jpg)

Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view13.jpg)

<em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view14.jpg)

Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view14.jpg)

<em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view15.jpg)

Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view15.jpg)

<em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.1755E_NegA_SL4.jpg)

Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.1755E_NegA_SL4.jpg)

<em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.1755E_NegB_SL4.jpg)

Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 37.1755E_NegB_SL4.jpg)

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Magic Gem

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

MEDIUM Red jasper
  • Reportedly From: Saqqara, Egypt
    • DATES 100–300 C.E.
    PERIOD Roman Period
    DIMENSIONS 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 37.1755E
    CREDIT LINE Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Red jasper amulet, veined with black, of oval shape. Greek inscription. Reverse: Intaglio figure of the lion-headed god, crowned with solar-disk and uraeus, facing right.
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION Magic Gem, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view01.jpg)
    IMAGE back, CUR.37.1755E_view01.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2009
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    <em>Magic Gem</em>, 100–300 C.E. Red jasper, 11/16 x Diam. at thickest part 1/16 x 7/8 in. (1.7 x 0.2 x 2.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.1755E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.1755E_view01.jpg)

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    Gem
    Red jasper
    Intaglio figure
    uraeus
    sun-disk
    Accessory

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    Gem
    Red jasper
    Intaglio figure
    uraeus
    sun-disk
    Accessory

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