Magical gem: Jackal-headed dimorph figure (A) βακαξιχυχ-logos (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-471
ID-Number:
GB-BM-MMEu_G 121, ΕA 56121
Collection:
GB_London, The British Museum
Inventory:
G 121 (ΕA 56121)
References:
Michel, BM, no. 71; Michel, DMG, no. 26.2.d_1
Former Collections:
Praun and Mertens Collection; Eastwood, George
Material:
magnetite (black)
Dimensions:
17 x 13 x 3.5 mm
Dating:
3rd c. AD (Michel)
Iconography:
weapon: daggers (2); figure, dimorph; figure, jackal-headed; wig; torches (2)
Divine Names & Voces:
voces, unidentified
Logoi:
βακαξιχυχ-logos and variants
A. Jackal-headed dimorph figure. Figure in front with head to right, wearing wig, figure at the back with head to left, with open jaws. In their right hands: daggers, in their left hands: torches.
B: Inscription in five lines: περλ|αμβο|υβακα|κξιχ|υκ
Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-471
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-471
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CBd-471. 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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