Hematite intaglio: Lion-headed god
Object type: Intaglio, magical
Department: Greek and Roman Art
Culture: Roman
Period: Imperial
Date: ca. 2nd–3rd century CE
Medium: Hematite
Dimensions: H.: 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)
Classification: Gems
Credit line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Accession year: 1874
Tags: Birds|Scorpions