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Magical gem: Helios in quadriga (A) voces (B-C)
CBd-Number:
CBd-4441
ID-Number:
Southesk, N 51
Collection:
Int_Whereabouts unknown
Inventory:
N 51
References:
Michel, DMG, no. 22.4.b_7
Former Collections:
Crignon de Montigny, Alphonse (1812-1877) Collection; Southesk, James Carnegie, Earl of (1827–1905)
Material:
jasper, red
Dimensions:
4.5 x 3.5 mm
Iconography:
Helios; quadriga; rays; clothing: mantle; clothing: tunic; globus; torch, burning
Divine Names & Voces:
voces, unidentified

Description: Transverse oval, flat. Red jasper. Mounted in a gold setting. Previously in the Montigny Collection: 1887.

A: Helios standing on a quadriga, crowned with rays, wearing a tunic and a mantle, left hand holding a globus. On the left side: another figure (Phosphorus?) in a long chiton with rays around the head, holding a torch.
B: Greek inscription in five lines: λαχαρμαρ|μαραφβασυν|τηρησονμεα|γηρατονκεχα|ριτωμενην → unidentified voces.
C: Greek inscription on the edge: αυξονιεηιποδια → unidentified voces.

Bibliography
Michel, DMG, 22.4.b_7
Southesk 1908, 172, pl. 14, no. N 51.

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CBd-4441. 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/4441 on 10-02-2025.

Image-ID 12609

Credits Southesk 1908, pl. 14

Notes Side A and B