Talismans - Magical gem: Thoth? (A) vox (B)

Magical gem: Thoth? (A) vox (B)

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CBd-Number:

CBd-3273

ID-Number:

Fr-BnF-CdM_Blanchet.23

Collection:

FR_Paris, Cabinet des Médailles

Inventory:

Blanchet.23

References:

Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 195; Michel, DMG, no. 27.1.a_2; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 102

Former Collections:

Blanchet, Jules-Adrien (1866–1957)

Material:

haematite (black)

Dimensions:

14 x 9 x 3.2 mm

Iconography:

bird: ibis; Thoth?

Divine Names & Voces:

δαρυγκω, variants

Description: Side A upright oval, side B transverse oval, both faces convex. Shape 12. Black haematite. Surface slightly abraded.

A: Thoth (?) represented in the form of an ibis, facing right.
B: δαρυνκευσ → variant of δαρυγκω.

Bibliography
Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 195.
Mastrocinque 2014 on CBd-3273

The Cabinet des Médailles database on CBd-3273

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CBd-3273. 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/3273 on 09-03-2025.

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Credits Photo: A. Mastrocinque

Notes Side A and B