Talismans - Magical gem: Two mumiform figures (A) Hebrew inscription (B)

Magical gem: Two mumiform figures (A) Hebrew inscription (B)

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CBd-Number:

CBd-3748

ID-Number:

Fr-BnF-CdM_De Clerq 3472

Collection:

FR_Paris, Cabinet des Médailles

Inventory:

De Clerq 3472

References:

Michel, DMG, no. 28.14_8; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 519

Former Collections:

De Clercq, Louis (1836–1901)

Material:

jet, black

Dimensions:

21 x 18 x 3 mm

Iconography:

snakes (2); star; mummy?

Divine Names & Voces:

Χερουβίμ

Description: Upright oval, both faces flat. Shape 8–9. Black jet. Surface slightly abraded. From Tartus.

A: Two mumiform (J. Spier: pillar-like, limbless figures surrounded by two snakes and a star above. Greek inscription between them: χε|ρο|υβ|ιν → χερουβίν 'cherubin.'
B: Hebrew inscription in five lines: Iao Sabaoth Michael Eloai Ab<r>asax (reading R. Kotansky, s. Mastrocinque 2014).

Bibliography
De Ridder 1911, no. 3472.
Mastrocinque 2014, no. 519.

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CBd-3748. 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/3748 on 09-03-2025.

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Credits Photo: A. Mastrocinque

Notes Side A and B