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No 21D

Image 1
PHOTO: in situ by Thomas Thomov ©
Image 2
DRAWING: Thomas Thomov ©

Location: Northern gallery, northeastern pier, north inner wall.

Material: Marble surface, 6th century.

Dimensions: Width 1.6 cm, height 2.5 cm; at eye level.

Condition: Lightly engraved, not intersected by others.

Technique: Incised.

Description: A pentagram (pentalpha or five-pointed star), known as the “Seal of Solomon” among Jews and Muslims.

Аttribution: protective symbol/amulet?

Publications: none.

Date: Unknown.