Talismans - Magical gem: Triads of animals (A) vox (B)

Magical gem: Triads of animals (A) vox (B)

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CBd-Number:

CBd-3812

ID-Number:

Fr-BnF-CdM_Froehner 2837

Collection:

FR_Paris, Cabinet des Médailles

Inventory:

Froehner 2837

References:

Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 164; Michel, DMG, no. 19.4.g_3; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 584

Former Collections:

Froehner, Wilhelm (1834–1925)

Material:

haematite (black)

Dimensions:

14 x 10.5 x 1.8 mm

Iconography:

snakes (3); scarabs (3); animal: crocodiles (3); animal: quadrupeds, unspecified (3); bird: falcons (3)

Divine Names & Voces:

sign, unidentified; Λαϊλαμ and variants

Description: Side A upright oval, side B transverse oval, both faces flat. Shape 8–9. Black haematite. Surface abraded.

A: Triads of snakes, scarabs, crocodiles, quadrupeds and falcons. Below: unidentified signs.
B: Greek inscription: λαιλαμψ → variant of Λαϊλαμ.

Bibliography
Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 164.
Mastrocinque 2014, no. 584.

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CBd-3812. 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/3812 on 09-03-2025.

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Credits Photo: A. Mastrocinque

Notes Side A and B