Magical gem: Chnoubis, Greek inscription (A) Greek letters, characteres (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-4291
ID-Number:
DE-München-Münzsammlung_s.n.
Collection:
DE_München, Staatliche Münzsammlung
References:
Michel, DMG, no. 11.5_10
Material:
plasma (green)
Dimensions:
12 x 9.3 x 5.3 mm
Iconography:
Chnoubis, lion-headed; Chnoubis-sign; rays (8)
Divine Names & Voces:
Χνουβίς
Description: Side A upright oval, side B transverse oval, both faces convex, lentoid. Shape 2–3. Green plasma with black spots. Intact.
A: Lion-headed Chnoubis, crowned with eight rays. On the right: a Chnoubis-sign. Greek inscription on the left: χνουβι → Χνουβίς.
B: Greek letters and characteres.
Bibliography
Brandt, AGD I, no. 2897.
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CBd-4291. 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/4291 on 09-03-2025.
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