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Magical gem: Ares and Aphrodite, Greek inscription (A) Greek inscription (B)
CBd-Number:
CBd-3551
ID-Number:
Fr-BnF-CdM_Froehner 2871
Collection:
FR_Paris, Cabinet des Médailles
Inventory:
Froehner 2871
References:
Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 333; Michel, DMG, no. 5.3.b_5; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 349
Former Collections:
Froehner, Wilhelm (1834–1925)
Material:
jasper, green and red
Dimensions:
18 x 13.5 x 3.2 mm
Iconography:
Ares, Mars ultor-type; weapon: armour; weapon: shield; weapon: spear; shoes: boots; clothing: garment; Aphrodite; gesture, arms tied
Divine Names & Voces:
αρρωριφρασις and variants

Description: Side A upright oval, side B transverse oval, both faces flat. Shape 8–9. Green and red jasper (heliotrope). Small chip on the edge. Bought in Egypt in 1911.

A: On the left, Ares in armour and boots, leaning on the shield in his left hand, his right hand supporting a spear. On the right, Aphrodite wearing helmet, and a long garment, her hands tied behind her back with a rope and looking at Ares. Greek inscription around the scene, starting at the top: αρρωριφρασισδοστηνχαριντωφορουντι → Ἀρρωριφρασις δὸς τὴν χάριν τῷ φοροῦντι 'Ἀρρωριφρασις, grant favour to the bearer (of this stone)!'
B: Greek inscription in four lines: μεγατο|ονοματου|υποταξαν|τοσ → μέγα τὸ ὄνομα τοῦ ὑποτάξαντος  'Great is the name of the conqueror!'

Bibliography
Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 333.
Mastrocinque 2014 on CBd- 3551

The Cabinet des Médailles database on CBd-3551

Last modified: 2019-09-13 15:23:59
Link:cbd.mfab.hu/cbd/3551
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CBd-3551. 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/3551 on 20-04-2024.

Image-ID 10402

Credits Photo: A. Mastrocinque

Rights © Bibliothèque nationale de France, Cabinet des Médailles

Notes Side A and B