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Engraved Gem with Uterine Symbol and Inscription

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Hematite uterine intaglio. The main symbol on one side is a deeply engraved uterus and key with the Greek inscription "OPOYWPIOYTh" in two lines. The stone is slightly chipped at the bottom of the vessel. On the other side there are two rows of magical characters surrounded by a beveled edge.
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics [Charles Dikran Kelekian New York (by 1982)] by descent; to his daughter Nanette Rodney Kelekian New York (1982-1983) gift; to the Fogg Museum 1983. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Gift of Nanette B. Rodney
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Title: Engraved Gem with Uterine Symbol and Inscription
Description:
Hematite uterine intaglio.
The main symbol on one side is a deeply engraved uterus and key with the Greek inscription "OPOYWPIOYTh" in two lines.
The stone is slightly chipped at the bottom of the vessel.
On the other side there are two rows of magical characters surrounded by a beveled edge.

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