Chalcedony intaglio: Lion-headed serpent
Object type: Intaglio, magical
Department: Greek and Roman Art
Culture: Roman
Period: Imperial
Date: ca. 2nd–3rd century CE
Medium: Chalcedony
Dimensions: Other: 5/8 x 1/2 x 1/4 in. (1.7 x 1.3 x 0.6 cm)
Classification: Gems
Credit line: Gift of John Taylor Johnston, 1881
Accession year: 1881
Tags: Lions|Serpents