Magical gem: Lion-headed figure (A) Pseudo-inscription (A-B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-222
ID-Number:
DE-Berlin-Aeg_9862
Collection:
DE_Berlin, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Ägyptisches Museum
Inventory:
9862
References:
Philipp, Mira et Magica, no. 139; Michel, DMG, no. 37.B.3.b_2
Former Collections:
Stosch, Philipp von, Collection
Material:
plasma (green)
Dimensions:
12.5 x 10.5 x 2.5 mm
Dating:
3rd c. AD (H. Philipp)
Iconography:
figure, lion-headed; clothing: kilt; rays (6); gesture, hand raised to mouth
A: A lion-headed figure (Helioros) in kilt, standing to left, with right hand raised to mouth, head encircled with six (?) rays. Around the figure, pseudo-inscription.
B: Pseudo-inscription in six lines.
Bibliography
Philipp, Mira et Magica on CBd-222
Michel, DMG, 37.B.3.b_2.
B: Pseudo-inscription in six lines.
Bibliography
Philipp, Mira et Magica on CBd-222
Michel, DMG, 37.B.3.b_2.
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CBd-222. 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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