Intaglio Seal with the Crucifixion, 9th–11th century, Byzantine, Rock crystal, Overall: 13/16 x 11/16 x 15/16 in. (2 x 1.8 x 2.4 cm), Lapidary Work-Crystal, Pyramid-shaped seals were often carved of semiprecious stones believed to have protective properties. Hung from a chain, they functioned as both a seal and an amulet.
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Intaglio Seal, Crucifixion, 9th–11th century, Byzantine, Rock crystal, Overall, 13/16 x 11/16 15/16, 2 1.8 2.4 cm, Lapidary Work-Crystal, Pyramid-shaped seals, carved, semiprecious stones, believed, protective properties, Hung, chain, functioned, seal, amulet
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