Magical gem: αρηρορωρομανδαρη (A) Gorgoneion (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-10
ID-Number:
HU-MNM-RGy_55.24.123
Collection:
HU_Budapest, National Museum, Department of Roman Antiquities
Inventory:
55.24.123
References:
Michel, DMG, no. 18.1.a_8; Michel, DMG, no. 18.1.a_10
Former Collections:
Lichtneckert Collection
Material:
jasper, red
Dimensions:
19 x 15 x 4 mm
Dating:
2nd–3rd c. AD (Gesztelyi)
Iconography:
Gorgoneion
Divine Names & Voces:
ρομανδαρηαρηγορω and variants
Place of discovery:
Székesfehérvár (Gorsium?)
A: Inscription in three lines: αρηρορω|ρομανδα|ρη → variant of γομανδαρηαρηγορω.
B: Gorgo-head with feathers and three pairs of snakes.
Bibliography
Gesztelyi 1998, 140, No. 32.
Gesztelyi 2000 on CBd-10
Nagy 2002
Michel, DMG, 268, 18.1.8 and 18.1.10 (both referring to CBd-10)
LIMC France database on CBd-10
B: Gorgo-head with feathers and three pairs of snakes.
Bibliography
Gesztelyi 1998, 140, No. 32.
Gesztelyi 2000 on CBd-10
Nagy 2002
Michel, DMG, 268, 18.1.8 and 18.1.10 (both referring to CBd-10)
LIMC France database on CBd-10
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