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Pendant with Intaglio of Abraxas

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Description

<p>This Gnostic gem is carved in intaglio with a depiction of an anguipede (a creature with a rooster head, human torso, and serpent legs), often referred to as Abraxas, holding his usual accoutrements: a round shield and flail.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/57.1686' rel='external'>Pendant with Intaglio of Abraxas</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Inscriptions (1)

Inscription #1

English description

[Inscription, Greek] IAW

Cross-references (2)

  • Walters-AccNum 57.1686 tier-2
  • Walters-id 38905 tier-2
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