Magical gem: Chnoubis (A) Chnoubis-sign (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-332
ID-Number:
FR-BnF-CdM_Schlumberger.333
Collection:
FR_Paris, Cabinet des Médailles
Inventory:
Schlumberger.333
References:
Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 54; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 253; Michel, DMG, no. 11.2.a_29
Former Collections:
Schlumberger, Gustave (1844–1929)
Material:
prase (green)
Dimensions:
17.5 x 14 x 3 mm
Iconography:
Chnoubis, lion-headed; Chnoubis-sign; rays, double; rays (14)
Divine Names & Voces:
Χνουβίς
Description: Side A upright oval, side B transverse oval, both faces flat, edges rounded. Shape 8c–9c. Light green prase. Intact.
A: Lion-headed Chnoubis, with head in profile to left and surrounded with a nimbus and seven double-rays.
B: Chnoubis-sign. Around: χνουβισ → Χνουβίς.
Bibliography
Delatte–Derchain 1964, 58, no. 54.
Mastrocinque 2014 on CBd-332
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CBd-332. 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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