Talismans - Magical gem: Anguipes, Ἰάω

Magical gem: Anguipes, Ἰάω

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CBd-Number:

CBd-3465

ID-Number:

Fr-BnF-CdM_58.2174

Collection:

FR_Paris, Cabinet des Médailles

Inventory:

58.2174

References:

Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 4; Michel, DMG, no. 3.A.1.b_3; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 285

Material:

jasper, green to black

Dimensions:

14 x 11 x 2 mm

Iconography:

Anguipes, cock-headed; whip; weapon: armour; weapon: shield, with Ἰάω

Divine Names & Voces:

Ἰάω

Description: Upright oval, flat. Green jasper. Shape 8–9. Intact.

A: Cock-headed Anguipes wearing an armour, his right hand holding a whip and a round shield is held by his left hand. Inscription below: ιαω → Ἰάω.
B: Plain.

Bibliography
Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 4.
Mastrocinque 2014 on CBd-3465

The Cabinet des Médailles database on CBd-3465

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CBd-3465. 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/3465 on 09-03-2025.

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Credits Photo: A. Mastrocinque

Notes Side A