Carnelian intaglio: Lion-headed serpent
Object type: Intaglio, magical
Department: Greek and Roman Art
Culture: Roman
Period: Imperial
Date: ca. 2nd–3rd century CE
Medium: Carnelian, burnt ?
Dimensions: Other: 15/16 x 3/4 x 3/16 in. (2.5 x 1.8 x 0.4 cm)
Classification: Gems
Credit line: Gift of John Taylor Johnston, 1881
Accession year: 1881
Tags: Serpents