Talismans - Magical gem: Eros and Psyche (A) νιχαρωπληξ (B)

Magical gem: Eros and Psyche (A) νιχαρωπληξ (B)

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CBd-Number:

CBd-3678

ID-Number:

Fr-BnF-CdM_Froehner 2879

Collection:

FR_Paris, Cabinet des Médailles

Inventory:

Froehner 2879

References:

Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 323; Michel, DMG, no. 15.2.b_2; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 447

Former Collections:

Froehner, Wilhelm (1834–1925)

Material:

haematite (black)

Dimensions:

19 x 14 x 4.2 mm

Iconography:

Eros and Psyche; torch; clothing: garment

Divine Names & Voces:

νιχαρωπληξ and variants

Description: Transverse oval, both faces flat. Shape 8–9. Black haematite. Small chips on the edge. Acquired in Egypt in 1909.

A: On the right, winged Eros, nude, striding towards Psyche with a torch in his hands. The winged figure of Psyche, on the left, is facing Eros and wearing a long garment
B: Greek inscription in two lines: νειχα|ροπληξ → variant of νιχαρωπληξ.

Bibliography
Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 323.
Mastrocinque 2014 on CBd-3678

The Cabinet des Médailles database on CBd-3678

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CBd-3678. 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/3678 on 09-03-2025.

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Credits Photo: A. Mastrocinque

Notes Side A and B