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Fig. 51a–c
An amulet in the form of a bronze bracelet with a Greek-
Samaritan inscription and a decoration, 4th–5th century (a–b)
a. Depicted on the medallion, is a saint-horseman with a

halo around his head, riding to the right and stabbing
an enemy lying on the ground with a spear whose
head is shaped like a cross. Running on the
circumference is a Greek inscription, “One God who
vanquishes all evil.” The band shows a running lion,
to the left. (CIIP II. 1685.2)
b. Incised on the back of the medallion is a Samaritan
inscription, stating: “There is none like the God of
Jeshurun.” (CIIP II. 1685.3)
c. A haematite stone amulet, 5th century. The obverse
depicts a horseman subduing an enemy with his spear;
a Greek inscription is around his head: “Solomon”.
On the reverse is a Greek inscription: “the seal of God.”
(CIIP II. 1692)

Fig. 52
A selection of Samaritan
oil lamps

0 5 cm

Fig. 53

Mosaic floor with a Greek
inscription: “May the
One and Only God, help
Eusebius the accountant
(noumerarios)” (tr. Leah
Di Segni)