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Intaglio: Serapis

Intaglio: Serapis

Roman

Hematite intaglio with image of Serapis. The god stands frontally on a platform, wearing his identifying crown, holding a wreath in his right hand and a long staff in his left. He is flanked by smaller figures of the Dioskouroi, each holding a staff and a star above their heads. There is a small crouched figure in front of the platform.

Hematite

Roman Imperial period

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