Talismans - Magical gem: Greek inscription (A) Greek inscription (B)

Magical gem: Greek inscription (A) Greek inscription (B)

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CBd-Number:

CBd-3835

ID-Number:

Fr-BnF-CdM_Schlumberger 381

Collection:

FR_Paris, Cabinet des Médailles

Inventory:

Schlumberger 381

References:

Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 104; Michel, DMG, no. 28.10_4; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 606

Former Collections:

Schlumberger, Gustave (1844–1929)

Material:

serpentinite (green)

Dimensions:

22.6 x 5 mm

Divine Names & Voces:

τασβερβερετας and variants

Description: Round gem with a hole in the middle, both faces flat. Shape 10. Green serpentine. Very abraded and damaged along the edge.

A: Greek inscription all around: χβερβερτα → variant of τασβερβερετας.
B: Greek inscription all around, preceded by a character: τασβερετεασ → variant of τασβερβερετας.

Bibliography
Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 104.
Mastrocinque 2014, no. 606.

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CBd-3835. 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/3835 on 09-03-2025.

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Credits Photo: A. Mastrocinque

Notes Side A and B