Magical gem: Anguipes (A) Ἀβρασάξ (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-4061
ID-Number:
It-Ravenna-MNR_1471
Collection:
IT_Ravenna, Museo Nazionale di Ravenna
Inventory:
1471
References:
Mastrocinque, SGG II, no. Ra 6
Material:
jasper, green to black
Dimensions:
14.5 x 11 x 3 mm
Iconography:
Anguipes, cock-headed; whip; weapon: armour; weapon: shield, with Ἰάω
Divine Names & Voces:
Ἀβρασάξ; Ἰάω
Description: Side A upright oval, side B transverse oval, both faces flat. Shape 8–9. Greyish brown jasper. Surface abraded, chip on the edge.
A: Frontal view of a cock-headed Anguipes wearing an armour, his right hand raised high and holding a whip, his left hand clutching a round shield inscribed with ια|ω → Ἰάω.
B: Greek inscription: αβρασαξ → Ἀβρασάξ.
Bibliography
SGG II, 121, Ra 6.
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CBd-4061. The Campbell Bonner Magical Gems Database (2010-), developed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, editor-in-chief: Á. M. Nagy.
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