Magical gem set in post-antique silver ring: Anguipes
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CBd-Number:
CBd-2118
ID-Number:
DE-Berlin-Aeg_9856
Collection:
DE_Berlin, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ägyptisches Museum
Inventory:
9856
References:
Philipp, Mira et Magica, no. 163; Michel, DMG, no. 3.A.1.b_5
Former Collections:
Stosch, Philipp von, Collection
Material:
plasma (green)
Dimensions:
16 x 12 x 3 mm
Dating:
turn of the 2nd–3rd c. AD (H. Philipp)
Iconography:
Anguipes, cock-headed; weapon: armour; weapon: shield; whip
Divine Names & Voces:
Ἰάω
A: Frontal view of a cock-headed Anguipes in armour, head to right. Right hand raised high and holding a whip, left hand holding a shield. Inscription below: ιαω → Ἰάω.
B: Hidden.
Bibliography
Philipp, Mira et Magica on CBd-2118
Michel, DMG, 3.A.1.b_5.
Images
Cast of CBd-2118 obverse in the Gem Impressions Collection of Cornell University Library
B: Hidden.
Bibliography
Philipp, Mira et Magica on CBd-2118
Michel, DMG, 3.A.1.b_5.
Images
Cast of CBd-2118 obverse in the Gem Impressions Collection of Cornell University Library
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CBd-2118. 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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