Magical gem: Chnoubis (A) Greek inscription/characteres (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-4000
ID-Number:
DK_Copenhagen, NM_3503
Collection:
DK_Copenhagen, National Museum
Inventory:
3503
References:
Michel, DMG, no. 11.1_4
Material:
chalcedony, white to brown/grey
Dimensions:
16 x 13 mm
Iconography:
Chnoubis, lion-headed; Chnoubis-sign; pedestal; rays (12)
Description: Both sides convex, side A upright oval, side B transverse oval. Shape 1. Translucent white chalcedony, intact.
A: Lion-headed Chnoubis to left on a pedestal, head surrounded with twelve rays. Chnoubis-sign to the left.
B: Greek inscription and characteres in seven lines.
Bibliography
Eitrem 1939 74.
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CBd-4000. 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/4000 on 09-03-2025.
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