Magical gem in ancient ring: Chnoubis with two stars
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CBd-Number:
CBd-3431
ID-Number:
Fr-BnF-CdM_De Clerq.3454
Collection:
FR_Paris, Cabinet des Médailles
Inventory:
De Clerq.3454
References:
Michel, DMG, no. 11.1_8; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 232
Former Collections:
De Clercq, Louis (1836–1901)
Material:
jasper, green to black; gold
Dimensions:
14 x 9.5 mm
Iconography:
Chnoubis, with unspecified head; rays (7); stars (2)
Description: Upright oval, convex. Green jasper. Mounted in an ancient gold ring.
A: Chnoubis, to left, head crowned with seven rays. On each side: a star.
B: No information.
Bibliography
De Ridder 1911, no. 3454.
Mastrocinque 2014 on CBd-3431
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CBd-3431. 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/3431 on 09-03-2025.
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Credits Photo: A. Mastrocinque
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Notes Side A