Magical gem: Chnoubis (A) Χνουμίς (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-366
ID-Number:
FR-BnF-CdM_58.2187A
Collection:
FR_Paris, Cabinet des Médailles
Inventory:
58.2187A
References:
Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 88; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 242; Michel, DMG, no. 11.2.b_30
Former Collections:
Guillemin, Paul et fils Collection
Material:
prase (green)
Dimensions:
12 x 10 x 7mm
Iconography:
Chnoubis, lion-headed; rays (7)
Divine Names & Voces:
Χνουμίς
Description: Side A upright oval, side B transverse oval, both faces convex, lentoid. Shape 1. Green prase. Intact.
A: Lion-headed Chnoubis, head to left and crowned with seven rays.
B: Greek inscription: χνουμισ → Χνουμίς.
Bibliography
Delatte–Derchain 1964, 71, No. 88.
Mastrocinque 2014 on CBd-366
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CBd-366. The Campbell Bonner Magical Gems Database (2010-), developed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, editor-in-chief: Á. M. Nagy.
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