Talismans - Magical gem: Solomon spearing Lilith (A) σφραγὶς θεοῦ (B)

Magical gem: Solomon spearing Lilith (A) σφραγὶς θεοῦ (B)

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CBd-Number:

CBd-3757

ID-Number:

Fr-BnF-CdM_AA.pgr.8

Collection:

FR_Paris, Cabinet des Médailles

Inventory:

AA.pgr.8

References:

Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 375; Michel, DMG, no. 44.1.d_1; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 528

Material:

haematite (black)

Dimensions:

29 x 18 x 2.9 mm

Iconography:

Solomon; Lilith; gesture, defensive; gesture, lying; animal: horse; clothing: mantle; clothing: tunic; shoes: boots; weapon: spear

Description: Upright oval, both faces flat. Shape 8–9. Black haematite. Surface strongly abraded.

A: Figure of a man (probably Solomon) riding a horse, wearing boots, tunic and mantle, stabbing a woman (Lilith) with his spear. The woman is lying on the earth, defending herself.
B: Greek inscription in three lines: σφ[ρα]|γισ̣θ̣|ε̣ο̣υ̣ → σφραγὶς θεοῦ 'Seal of God.'

Bibliography
Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 375.
Mastrocinque 2014, no. 528.

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CBd-3757. 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/3757 on 19-04-2024.

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Credits Photo: A. Mastrocinque

Notes Side A and B