Magical gem: Aphrodite with Eros (A) Greek inscription (B-C)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-3151
ID-Number:
NL-Leiden-RMO_GS-01108
Collection:
NL_Leiden, Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
Inventory:
GS-01108
References:
Michel, DMG, no. 4.2.b_2
Former Collections:
Hague, Royal Coin Cabinet
Material:
haematite (black)
Dimensions:
16 x 11.5 x 3 mm
Iconography:
Aphrodite, Venus victrix-type; Eros; weapon: bow; plant: palm branch; clothing: mantle; column; weapon: helmet
Divine Names & Voces:
Ἰάω; voces, unidentified; αρρωριφρασις and variants
Description: Side A upright oval, side B transverse oval, both sides flat. Shape 8–9. Haematite. Minor chips along the edges, otherwise intact.
A: Small, winged Eros on the left, holding a bow. On the right: Aphrodite standing in three-quarter back view, wearing a mantle. With her right hand she leans on a column, and holds a palm branch, her left hand holds a helmet. Greek inscription around the scene: αρωριφαγε → variant of αρρωριφρασις.
B: Greek inscritpion in one line: ιταλια → Ἰταλία.
C: Inscription on the edge: ιρρ ιαω ιαωφλεσεφλεσε → voces including Ἰάω.
Bibliography
Jonge, CdE, no. 1326.
Maaskant-Kleibrink 1978, 353, no. 1108.
Michel, DMG, 4.2.b_2.
Rijksmuseum website on CBd-3151
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CBd-3151. 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/3151 on 09-03-2025.
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