Talismans - Magical gem: Cow-headed figure

Magical gem: Cow-headed figure

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CBd-Number:

CBd-1293

ID-Number:

US-AA-KMA_26055

Collection:

US_Ann Arbor, University of Michigan, Kelsey Museum of Archaeology

Inventory:

26055

References:

Bonner, SMA D. 27; Michel, DMG, no. 30.6.e_1

Material:

ironstone

Dimensions:

41 x 34 x 11 cm

Iconography:

figure, cow-headed; torch, burning; torches (2); clothing: garment

Divine Names & Voces:

voces, unidentified

A: Female figure with a cow-head (Bonner: Isis-Hathor as Hecate?), standing to front, in a long garment, holding burning torches in both hands. Inscription around the figure: θαρουχοννω (above), βαλβανηχ λαεννουρα (below) → voces, unidentified.
B: Plain.

Bibliography
Bonner, SMA on CBd-1293
Michel, DMG, 30.6.e_1
The Kelsey Museum Artifacts Database on CBd-1293

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CBd-1293. 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/1293 on 27-07-2024.