Talismans - Magical gem: Aphrodite anadyomene (A) vocales, Ἰάω (B)

Magical gem: Aphrodite anadyomene (A) vocales, Ἰάω (B)

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CBd-Number:

CBd-480

ID-Number:

GB-BM-MMEu_G 299, EA 56299

Collection:

GB_London, The British Museum

Inventory:

G 299 (EA 56299)

References:

Michel, BM, no. 80; Michel, DMG, no. 4.1.a_15

Former Collections:

Chester, Greville John (1830–1892)

Material:

lapis lazuli (blue)

Dimensions:

13 x 8 x 2.5 mm

Dating:

3rd c. AD (Michel)

Iconography:

Aphrodite anadyomene

Divine Names & Voces:

Ἰάω; vocales

A: Aphrodite standing to front, nude, wringing out her hair.
B: Inscription in three lines: ιηιαω|ηωαωω|αουωα → vocales including Ἰάω.

Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-480
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-480

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CBd-480. 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/480 on 09-03-2025.

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