Magical gem: Anguipes (A) Ἰάω (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-584
ID-Number:
GB-BM-MMEu_G 141, ΕA 56141
Collection:
GB_London, The British Museum
Inventory:
G 141 (ΕA 56141)
References:
Michel, BM, no. 186; Michel, DMG, no. 3.A.1.b_7
Former Collections:
Praun and Mertens Collection; Eastwood, George
Material:
jasper, green to black
Dimensions:
17 x 13 x 2.5 mm
Dating:
3rd c. AD (Michel)
Iconography:
Anguipes, cock-headed; weapon: armour; weapon: shield; whip; rays (7)
Divine Names & Voces:
Ἰάω
A: Cock-headed Anguipes in armour, head to right, and surrounded with seven rays. Whip in the right hand resting on the hips, shield in the left hand. On the inner side of the shield: characteres and letters.
B: ιαω → Ἰάω.
Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-584
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-584
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CBd-584. 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/584 on 16-09-2024.
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