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Magical gem: Lion with bull's head (A) Ouroboros with inscription
CBd-Number:
CBd-4451
ID-Number:
Southesk, N 69
Collection:
Int_Whereabouts unknown
Inventory:
N 69
References:
Michel, DMG, no. 37.A.2_2
Former Collections:
Southesk, James Carnegie, Earl of (1827–1905)
Material:
jasper, yellow
Dimensions:
4.5 x 3.5 mm
Iconography:
animal: lion; head, of bull; Ouroboros
Divine Names & Voces:
Μιχαήλ

Description: Transverse oval, yellow jasper. Set in a gold swivel. "Constantinople, Aln. 1878"

A: Lion to left, with paw resting on a bull's head.
B: Ouroboros enclosing a two-line inscription μιχαη|χ → variant of Μιχαήλ (name of the archangel Michael).

Bibliography
Southesk 1908, 186, N 69.
Michel, DMG 37.A.2_2.

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CBd-4451. 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/4451 on 10-02-2025.

Image-ID 12619

Credits Southesk 1908, pl. 15