Talismans - Magical gem: Voces (A) Greek letters and characteres (B)

Magical gem: Voces (A) Greek letters and characteres (B)

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CBd-Number:

CBd-3838

ID-Number:

Fr-BnF-CdM_Blanchet 70

Collection:

FR_Paris, Cabinet des Médailles

Inventory:

Blanchet 70

References:

Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 466; Michel, DMG, no. 28.7.c_2; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 614

Former Collections:

Blanchet, Jules-Adrien (1866–1957)

Material:

haematite (black)

Dimensions:

15 x 10 x 3.5 mm

Logoi:

βακαξιχυχ-logos and variants

Description: Transverse oval, both faces flat. Shape 8–9. Black haematite. Abraded, small chips on the edge.

A: Greek inscription in three lines: βαχαξιχυχ|βαχαξιχωχ|βαχαξιχεχ → variant of the βαχαξιχυχ-logos.
B: Two lines of various Greek letters and characteres.

Bibliography
Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 466.
Mastrocinque 2014, no. 614.

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CBd-3838. 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/3838 on 09-03-2025.

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Credits Photo: A. Mastrocinque

Notes Side A and B