Talismans - Magical gem: Anguipes (A) Ἰάω (B)

Magical gem: Anguipes (A) Ἰάω (B)

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CBd-Number:

CBd-3480

ID-Number:

Fr-BnF-CdM_Luynes.169

Collection:

FR_Paris, Cabinet des Médailles

Inventory:

Luynes.169

References:

Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 3; Michel, DMG, no. 3.A.2.a_1; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 300

Former Collections:

Luynes, Honoré Théodoric d'Albert, duc de - Collection

Material:

lapis lazuli (blue); gold

Dimensions:

12 x 8 x 2 mm

Iconography:

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

Divine Names & Voces:

Ἰάω

Description: Side A upright oval, side B transverse oval, both faces flat. Shape 10. Blue lapis lazuli. Mounted in a modern gold swivel hoop.

A: Cock-headed Anguipes wearing an armour, holding a whip in his right hand and a round shield in his left hand.
B: Greek inscription: ιαω → Ἰάω.

Bibliography
Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 3.
Mastrocinque 2014 on CBd-3480

The Cabinet des Médailles database on CBd-3480

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CBd-3480. 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/3480 on 09-03-2025.

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Credits Photo: A. Mastrocinque

Notes Side A and B