Magical gem: Gorgoneion (A) Hermes (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-2014
ID-Number:
DE-Berlin-Aeg_21791
Collection:
DE_Berlin, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ägyptisches Museum
Inventory:
21791
References:
Philipp, Mira et Magica, no. 38; Michel, DMG, no. 18.1.c_2
Former Collections:
Loytved Collection
Material:
magnetite (black)
Dimensions:
15 x 13 x 3.5 mm
Dating:
2nd c. AD (H. Philipp)
Iconography:
Hermes; kerykeion; money bag; Gorgoneion; clothing: mantle
Divine Names & Voces:
νιχαρωπληξ and variants
A: Gorgo-head with wings and two coiling snakes. Inscription aroound, beginning at left: νειχαροπληξ → variant of νιχαρωπληξ.
B: Hermes standing to left, a mantle thrown over his right arm. Right hand holding kerykeoin, left hand holding money bag.
Bibliography
Philipp, Mira et Magica on CBd-2014
Michel, DMG, 18.1.c_2.
B: Hermes standing to left, a mantle thrown over his right arm. Right hand holding kerykeoin, left hand holding money bag.
Bibliography
Philipp, Mira et Magica on CBd-2014
Michel, DMG, 18.1.c_2.
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CBd-2014. 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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