Magical gem: Aphrodite with amphora (A) voces, characteres (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-2022
ID-Number:
DE-Berlin-Aeg_9829
Collection:
DE_Berlin, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ägyptisches Museum
Inventory:
9829
References:
Philipp, Mira et Magica, no. 46; Michel, DMG, no. 30.6.f_6
Former Collections:
Stosch, Philipp von, Collection
Material:
magnetite (black)
Dimensions:
13.5 x 10.5 x 3 mm
Dating:
2nd c. AD (H. Philipp)
Iconography:
plant: branch; plant: palm branch?; Aphrodite; clothing: mantle; vessel: amphora; column
Divine Names & Voces:
voces, unidentified; σωθησινει and variants
A: Standing figure of Aphrodite (Philipp: Nike?), head to right. In her left hand a branch (Philipp: palm (?) or stalk of grain), her right hand resting on an amphora, which stands on a short pillar. Inscription around: σθσνε[..]θσ|συθ → voces including variant of σωθησινει?
B: Inscription: οσβαιξ → unidentified voces between two characteres.
Bibliography
Philipp, Mira et Magica on CBd-2022
Michel, DMG, 30.6.f_6.
Images
Cast of CBd-2022 reverse in the Gem Impressions Collection of Cornell University Library
B: Inscription: οσβαιξ → unidentified voces between two characteres.
Bibliography
Philipp, Mira et Magica on CBd-2022
Michel, DMG, 30.6.f_6.
Images
Cast of CBd-2022 reverse in the Gem Impressions Collection of Cornell University Library
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CBd-2022. 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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