Magical gem: Ouroboros, characteres, Ἀβρασάξ
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CBd-Number:
CBd-4288
ID-Number:
DE-München-Münzsammlung_s.n.
Collection:
DE_München, Staatliche Münzsammlung
References:
Michel, DMG, no. 28.13.a_2
Material:
carnelian, red to brown
Dimensions:
25 x 18.5 x 8 mm
Iconography:
Ouroboros
Divine Names & Voces:
Ἀβρασάξ
Description: Transverse oval, both faces flat. Shape 8c–9c. Red carnelian. Intact.
A: Plain.
B: Ouroboros with head at bottom to left, enclosing three lines of characteres and letters, including three Z-signs, a large ω and αβρασαξ → Ἀβρασάξ.
Bibliography
Brandt, AGD I, no. 2894.
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CBd-4288. 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/4288 on 22-01-2025.
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