National Treasures

About Findings Periods The Mandatory Collection of the Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
 
Object's Name: Gem Engraved, Semi-Divine/Divine Figure
Period: Late Roman
Material: Stone
Site: Bet She'an, T.
Lenght: 13.25 mm
Wide: 8.12 mm
Description: Mars, god of war, dressed in a short tunic and wearing a tasseled helmet. In his left hand he holds a spear and in his right, he supports the upper part of a shield. Dated to the 2nd century CE.
Bibliography:
Peleg O. 2006. A Roman Intaglio and A Roman Gypsum Cast. in: A. Mazar. Excavations at Tel Beth-Shean 1989-1996, Volume I. Jerusalem, 638-639, Photo 20. 1a-b.





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