Ancient Near Eastern. <em>Magic Gem</em>, 4th century C.E. Carnelian, 1 3/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (4.4 x 1.1 x 1.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Twentieth-Century Fox Fund, 71.115.14. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.71.115.14_negA_bw.jpg)

Magic Gem

Artist:Ancient Near EasternSasanian

Medium: Carnelian

Dates:4th century C.E.

Dimensions: 1 3/4 x 7/16 x 9/16 in. (4.4 x 1.1 x 1.5 cm)

Collections:

Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Accession Number: 71.115.14

Image: CUR.71.115.14_negA_bw.jpg,seal and modern impression

Brooklyn Museum