Talismans - Magical gem: Anubis with Ouroboros (A) Ἀβρασάξ (B)

Magical gem: Anubis with Ouroboros (A) Ἀβρασάξ (B)

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CBd-Number:

CBd-1300

ID-Number:

Fr-BnF-CdM_AA.Seyrig.20

Collection:

FR_Paris, Cabinet des Médailles

Inventory:

AA.Seyrig.20

References:

Bonner, SMA D. 39; Michel, DMG, no. 24.3.b_3; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 118

Former Collections:

Seyrig, Henry (Beirut)

Material:

jasper, green to black

Dimensions:

19 x 18 x 4 mm

Iconography:

kerykeion; Anubis; object, unidentified; Ouroboros; weapon: armour; clothing: mantle; shoes: boots

Divine Names & Voces:

Ἀβρασάξ

Description: Rectangular (almost square), both faces flat. Shape 8–9. Green jasper. Small chips at the lower corners.

A: Standing Anubis in armour and mantle, facing left, holding a kerykeion in his left hand and another object (maybe a purse) in his right. Below, an Ouroboros with head at top to left.
B: αβρα|σαξ → Ἀβρασάξ.

Bibliography
Bonner, SMA on CBd-1300
Mastrocinque 2014 on CBd-1300

The Cabinet des Médailles database on CBd-1300

Last modified: 2019-06-18 21:00:24

Link:cbd.mfab.hu/cbd/1300

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CBd-1300. 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/1300 on 08-10-2024.

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Credits Photo: A. Mastrocinque

Notes Side A and B