The CBd
Magical gem: Stylized uterus with Chnoubis (A-B)
CBd-Number:
CBd-110
ID-Number:
GB-BM-MMEu_G 1986,5-1,35
Collection:
GB_London, The British Museum
Inventory:
G 1986,5-1,35
References:
Michel, BM, no. 421; Michel, DMG, no. 54.7_5
Former Collections:
Ogden Collection
Material:
haematite (black)
Dimensions:
13 x 13 x 3 mm
Dating:
3rd–4th c. AD (Michel)
Iconography:
Ouroboros; uterus, in the form of a cupping vessel; Chnoubis, with unspecified head; figures, unidentified (2)
Divine Names & Voces:
vocales

A: Chnoubis on uterus facing two highly stylized gods. Around: Ouroboros.
B: Inscription in two lines: οα|αια (S. Michel). → Vocales or pseudo-inscription?

Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-110
Michel, DMG, 54.7_5
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-110

Last modified: 2020-12-27 17:39:39
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CBd-110. The Campbell Bonner Magical Gems Database (2010-), developed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, editor-in-chief: Á. M. Nagy. Retrieved from: cbd.mfab.hu/cbd/110 on 02-11-2024.

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