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Historical Archive: Greek Inscriptions through the general 6th century and general 6th-7th century See also Chrismon (Christogram) and Byzantine coins. Exekias, black-figure amphora from Vulci with Ajax and Achilles playing dice, c.540-30 BCE, Vat 16757. This work has its own page. gold ring, prob. Cyprus, Hellenistic? Bryn Mawr M.167; for other views see Bryn Mawr conch shell and inscription, 1st c. BCE/CE or 2nd c., red jasper intaglio, Florence MA 1731. For modern impression see Florence MA. magical inscription, 1st-2nd c. CE, on Archaic intaglio, Fitz. CG 518. This work has its own page. Aphrodite and youth, hematite intaglio, 1st-6th c., Kelsey 26086, Bonner 158 Aphrodite, lapis lazuli intaglio, 1st-6th c., Taubman, Bonner 55 reverse of Aphrodite, lapis lazuli intaglio, 1st-6th c., Taubman, Bonner 55 Cock-headed anguipede, jasper intaglio, 1st-6th c., Kelsey 26054, Bonner 172. For reverse see Kelsey. Eros and Psyche, green jasper intaglio, 1st-6th c., Kelsey, Bonner 161 Isis and Horus, jasper intaglio, 1st-6th c., Taubman, Bonner 31 Lion striding right, crystal intaglio, 1st-6th c., Kelsey 26050, Bonner 237 Lion-headed snake with 7 eggs, serpentine intaglio, 1st-6th c., Kelsey 26118, Bonner 91. For reverse see Kelsey. Lion-headed god, steatite intaglio, 1st-6th c., Kelsey 63.4.8, Bonner 99 hematite intaglio, 1st-6th c., Kelsey 26140. For rider on reverse see Kelsey. Sun god in a quadriga, hematite intaglio, 1st-6th c., Kelsey 63.4.16, Bonner 227. For reverse see Kelsey. ?Youth wrapped in snake, hematite intaglio, 1st-6th c., Taubman, Bonner 221 2nd-3rd c. magical inscription on an earlier crystal ball, MFAB 50.1315. This object has its own page. "Thracian Horseman" funerary relief, marble, 2nd-3rd c. Macedonia, MFAB 50.962 funerary stela of Herakela (age 60) and Ares (age 52), limestone and paint, 2nd-early 4th c. Terenouthis (Egypt), KM 0000.02.1179. For full work see Kelsey. Crucifixion amulet, jasper, E Mediterranean late 2nd-3rd c., BM 1986,0501.1, which has its own page tessera reverse, silver, c.200 CE, MStA 1978.7. For obverse and cm scale see MStA. diatreta glass with Greek inscription, 3rd or 4th c., from Braunsfeld, Stollberger Str., RGM monogram seal, carnelian intaglio, 3rd or 6th c., DO 57.65 portrait seal with fish, chalcedony intaglio, 3rd c., CdM Chab. 1334. For detail see CdM. Abrasax, jasper intaglio, 3rd c., Fitzwilliam. This work has its own page. Greek marble grave stone of Judas with candelabra, palmettes, doves, flasks, from Jewish catacomb on Via Portuense, 3rd-4th or poss. 2nd-3rd c., Rome, Vat 17584 cast of Greek marble grave stone of Ammias prob. from Jewish catacomb on Via Portuense, 3rd-4th c., Vat 30879 Greek marble grave stone of Primitiva and Euphrainon poss. from Trastevere with ethrogs, lulabs, menorahs, flasks, 3rd-4th c., Vat 30887 Greek marble grave stone of Aster prob. from Jewish catacomb on Via Portuense with birds, trees, flask, grapes, menorah, 3rd-4th c., Vat 30825 crystal sphere from Årslev grave c.300, Copenhagen, National Museum 8572. This work has its own page. Good Shepherd, sard intaglio, Early Christian, BM, Dalton 503 Earth personification, linen and wool tapestry, 4th c., Pushkin ET no. 11440 Nile River personification, linen and wool tapestry stitched to linen, 4th c., Pushkin GMII, I 1a no. 5822 book of wood/wax tablets w. Greek school exercises, Byzantine Egypt 4th-5th c., SMB EgMP P14000. For profile view see Berlin. Holy Rider pendant, inscription, copper alloy, 4th-7th c.?, UCh 1988.57. For obverse and side see UCh. grave marker for Heron, age 2, limestone, early 4th c. Terenouthis (Egypt), KM 0000.02.1002. For full work see Kelsey. woman praying, limestone, late 4th c. Egypt, Pushkin Virgin and Child, black glass intaglio, 5th-6th c., Taubman, Bonner 330 hematite intaglio, 5th-6th c., DO 57.68. For reverse with Archangel Michael see DO. hematite intaglio, 5th-6th c., Kelsey 26128, Bonner 336. For reverse with Archangel Michael see Kelsey. seal of Leontios with menorah, eastern Mediterranean 5th-7th c., BM MME 88,5-11,3 St. Menas with donors and camels, marble, 5th-7th c. Egypt, KHM I 1144. For full work see KHM. altar table, marble (restored left), late 5th c.-c.550; MAN19589, 20300, 20580 et 90966. For detail see MAN. Apostles with cross and Christ Emmanuel, banded agate intaglio, 6th c., Krakow (formerly Vienna). This object has its own page. Hestia tapestry, wool, 6th c., DO BZ.1929.1, which has its own page 6th c. Greek inscription on marble gravestone fr. Crimea Chersonesus, 2nd-3rd c., Hermitage Х-1039 miraculous fishing on Lake Tiberias (John 21), ceramic ampulla, 6th c., ANAM Paulos, founder's inscription, 6th c.? Byzantine marble, Hermitage Ѡ-523 silver cross, 6th-early 7th c., DO BZ.1955.17, which has its own page Christ Emmanuel, crystal pendant backed with blue glass, obverse, 6th-7th c., DO 50.35 lintel with hare, cross, gazelle, and blessing from 6th-7th c. Cairo, wood, KM 0000.01.0192. For full work see Kelsey. Angels with cross, inscription, agate cameo, 6th or 7th c., DO 47.21. For full work see DO. Pierced disk with head of Christ from Limons, gold and garnets, 6th/7th c., CdM St. Simeon, silver/gilt, 6th-7th c., Louvre Bj 2180/MND 2035, which has its own page. Sergios ampulla, tin-lead alloy, 6th-7th c. Syria, WAM 55.105 Thekla ampulla, ceramic, 6th to 7th c. Abu Mena, Louvre MNC 1926 Menas ampulla, ceramic, 6th to 7th c. Abu Mena, Pushkin Christ with names of archangels, inscription, amethyst intaglio, 6th to 7th c., DO 53.7. For additional views see DO.