Talismans - Magical gem: Heracles wrestling lion (A) κκκ (B)

Magical gem: Heracles wrestling lion (A) κκκ (B)

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CBd-Number:

CBd-3614

ID-Number:

Fr-BnF-CdM_Blanchet 63

Collection:

FR_Paris, Cabinet des Médailles

Inventory:

Blanchet 63

References:

Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 272; Michel, DMG, no. 23.1.a_11; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 398

Former Collections:

Blanchet, Jules-Adrien (1866–1957)

Material:

jasper, red

Dimensions:

14 x 11 x 3 mm

Iconography:

Heracles wrestling lion; weapon: club

Divine Names & Voces:

κκκ

Description: Side A upright oval, side B transverse oval, both faces flat. Shape 8–9. Red jasper. Intact.

A: Heracles, nude, wrestling a lion. On the right: a club.
B: Greek inscription: κκκ (the last κ in mirror writing).

Bibliography
Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 272.
Mastrocinque 2014 on CBd-3614

The Cabinet des Médailles database on CBd-3614

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CBd-3614. 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/3614 on 09-03-2025.

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Credits Photo: A. Mastrocinque

Notes Side A and B