Talismans - Magical gem: Ibis-headed figure (A) θεροβαωθ (B)

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Magical gem: Ibis-headed figure (A) θεροβαωθ (B)

CBd-Number:

CBd-434

ID-Number:

GB-BM-MMEu_G 425, ΕA 56425

Collection:

GB_London, The British Museum

Inventory:

G 425 (ΕA 56425)

References:

Michel, BM, no. 55; Michel, DMG, no. 27.4.e_6

Former Collections:

Blacas Collection

Material:

jasper, yellow

Dimensions:

17 x 13 x 3 mm

Dating:

3rd c. AD (Michel)

Iconography:

weapon: armour; figure, ibis-headed; moon, crescent; scorpion; star; weapon: dagger; Thoth

Divine Names & Voces:

voces, unidentified

A: Standing figure of the ibis-headed Thoth in armour. In his right hand a dagger, below: a star; in his left hand a scorpion, above: a crescent.
B: Inscription in two lines: θερο|βαωθ → unidentified vox.

Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-434

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Link:cbd.mfab.hu/cbd/434

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CBd-434. 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/434 on 28-03-2025.

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