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

Magical gem: Anguipes (A) παῦσε (B)

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CBd-Number:

CBd-3521

ID-Number:

Fr-BnF-CdM_De Clerq.3442

Collection:

FR_Paris, Cabinet des Médailles

Inventory:

De Clerq.3442

References:

Michel, DMG, no. 3.A.1.n_6; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 315

Former Collections:

De Clercq, Louis (1836–1901)

Material:

jasper, red

Dimensions:

15.5 x 14 x 3 mm

Iconography:

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

Description: Upright oval, both faces flat. Shape 10. Red jasper. Intact.

A: Cock-headed Anguipes wearing an armour, holding a whip in his raised right hand and a round shield in his left hand.
B: Greek inscription in three lines: νπ|αυσ|ε → παῦσε (instead of παῦσον/παῦσαι) 'Cease!'

Bibliography
De Ridder 1911, no. 3442.
Mastrocinque 2014 on CBd-3521

The Cabinet des Médailles database on CBd-3521

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CBd-3521. 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/3521 on 09-03-2025.

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Credits Photo: A. Mastrocinque

Notes Side A and B