Total:
3587 / 3605 object(s)
Magical gem: Anguipes (A) Abrasax (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-5371
Collection:
Int_Whereabouts unknown
References:
Smith–Hutton 1908, no. 216; Michel, DMG, no. 3.A.1.e_16
Former Collections:
Cook, Wyndham Francis (1860–1905)
Material:
jasper, green and red
Dimensions:
11 x 10 mm
Iconography:
Anguipes, cock-headed; weapon: shield, with Ἰάω
Divine Names & Voces:
Ἀβρασάξ; Ἰάω
Description: Upright oval, both faces flat. Shape 8–9. Green and red jasper (heliotrope).
A: Cock-headed Anguipes, shield inscribed with ιαω → Ἰάω.
B: Greek inscription: αβρασαξ → Ἀβρασάξ.
C: Letters (χ, η) and two characteres.
Bibliography
Smith–Hutton, 49, no. 216.
Michel, DMG, 3.A.1.e_16.
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CBd-5371. 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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