Talismans - Magical gem: Frog (A) Greek inscription (B)

Magical gem: Frog (A) Greek inscription (B)

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CBd-Number:

CBd-1523

ID-Number:

Fr-BnF-CdM_AA.Seyrig.30

Collection:

FR_Paris, Cabinet des Médailles

Inventory:

AA.Seyrig.30

References:

Bonner, SMA D. 370; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 553

Former Collections:

Seyrig, Henry (Beirut)

Material:

glass, green

Dimensions:

diam.: 12, thickness: 12 mm

Iconography:

frog

Description: Round gem. Green glass. Abraded.

A: Frog, seen from above
B: Greek inscription in two lines: φυλα|ξαι → φύλαξαι (for φύλασσε or φύλαξον): 'Protect me!'

Bibliography
Bonner, SMA on CBd-1523
Mastrocinque 2014, no. 553.

The Cabinet des Médailles database on CBd-1523

Last modified: 2019-10-25 18:24:27

Link:cbd.mfab.hu/cbd/1523

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CBd-1523. 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/1523 on 26-01-2025.

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Credits Photo: A. Mastrocinque

Notes Side A and B