Jasper gem: Lion, bull protome

PP-ID:

PP-5005

Classification:

gem, astrological

Collection ID:

DE_Kassel-HKH_Ge 155

Collection:

Kassel, Antikensammlung, Hessen Kassel Heritage

Collection Inventory:

Ge 155

Reference Numbers:

AGD III, no. 155; Spadini 2026, no. 178

Material:

jasper, yellow

Dimensions:

15 × 11.6 × 3 mm

Iconography:

lion; bull, head of; moon, crescent; star

Yellow jasper gem. Transverse oval; side A flat, side B convex. (Shape 7). Polished and matt on the back. Minor damage to the bottom of side A.

Side A: Lion walking to the left, with a bull's protome in front of its mouth. Above its back, a crescent moon open to the top; below the lion's belly, a twelve-pointed star.
Side B: Plain.

Selected bibliography
• Zazoff, AGD III >>, 235, no. 155.
• Spadini 2026 >>, 168, no. 178.

Further resources on PP-5005
• Hessen Kassel Heritage Online

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2026.07.08 09:11:32

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