Magical gem: Chnoubis, εἷς Ζεὺς Σάραπις acclamation
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CBd-Number:
CBd-151
ID-Number:
GB-BM-MMEu_G 446, EA 56446
Collection:
GB_London, The British Museum
Inventory:
G 446 (EA 56446)
References:
Michel, BM, no. 332; Michel, DMG, no. 46.1.b_2
Former Collections:
Castellani Collection
Material:
jasper, yellow
Dimensions:
15 x 12 x 6 mm
Dating:
3rd c. AD (Michel)
Iconography:
Chnoubis, lion-headed; rays (7)
Divine Names & Voces:
Ζεύς; Σάραπις
A: Lion-headed Chnoubis to left, with seven rays around the head. On the right: inscription beginning at the top: ιεζευσ. On the left: inscription beginning at the bottom: αραιπεσ → εἷς Ζεὺς Σάραπις. 'Zeus and Sarapis are the same.'
B: Plain.
Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-151
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-151
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CBd-151. 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/151 on 09-03-2025.
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