GNOSTIC ROMAN PLAQUE
Roman period, c. 3rd - 4th century AD.
Lead plaque with the representation of the demon Abraxas on one side and the inscription ABPA / CAS on the other.
Dimensions: 18 x 12.5 mm. 1.80 g. The worship of the ancient demon Abrasax (or Abraxas) gained great importance in Roman times through the teachings of the Christian Gnostic Basilids of Alexandria.
Roman period, c. 3rd - 4th century AD.
Lead plaque with the representation of the demon Abraxas on one side and the inscription ABPA / CAS on the other.
Dimensions: 18 x 12.5 mm. 1.80 g. The worship of the ancient demon Abrasax (or Abraxas) gained great importance in Roman times through the teachings of the Christian Gnostic Basilids of Alexandria.