Magical gem: Ibis with kerykeion (A) σαρμουχη-logos? (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-436
ID-Number:
GB-BM-MMEu_G 1986,1-5,115
Collection:
GB_London, The British Museum
Inventory:
G 1986,1-5,115
References:
Michel, BM, no. 57; Michel, DMG, no. 27.1.b_1
Former Collections:
Ogden Collection
Material:
magnetite (black)
Dimensions:
16.5 x 13.5 x 3.5 mm
Dating:
3rd c. AD (Michel)
Iconography:
bird: ibis; kerykeion; primeval mound; Thoth
Logoi:
σαρμουχη-logos?
A: Ibis standing to left on the primeval mound, with kerykeion (Thoth).
B: Inscription in three lines:
Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-436
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-436
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CBd-436. 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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