Magical gem: Lion-headed Anguipes (A) Greek inscription (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-1377
ID-Number:
US-NY-ANS_0000.999.35774
Collection:
US_New York, American Numismatic Society
Inventory:
0000.999.35774
References:
Bonner, SMA D. 181; Schwartz–Schwartz, 8; Michel, DMG, no. 3.C.1.b_1
Former Collections:
Newell, Edward T. Collection
Material:
haematite (black)
Dimensions:
25 x 16 x 6 mm
Iconography:
Anguipes, lion-headed; clothing: tunic; whip; globus; crown, unspecified; clothing: kilt
Divine Names & Voces:
Ἰάω
A: Lion-headed Anguipes to front, head to right, wearing tunic, kilt and crown. Right hand raised and bent in elbow, holding a whip, left hand stretched forward and holding a globe. Inscription with letters scattered in the free field: ιαω → Ἰάω.
B: Inscription in four lines: λεο|ντο|ρηκ|τα → λεοντορῆκτα. 'Render of lions'.
Bibliography
Bonner, SMA on CBd-1377
Schwartz - Schwartz on CBd-1377
http://numismatics.org/collection/0000.999.35774" target="_blank">The American Numismatic Society Collections database on CBd-1377
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CBd-1377. The Campbell Bonner Magical Gems Database (2010-), developed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, editor-in-chief: Á. M. Nagy.
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