Magical gem: Anguipes with Ἰάω on his shield
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CBd-Number:
CBd-592
ID-Number:
GB-BM-MMEu_G 212, EA 56212
Collection:
GB_London, The British Museum
Inventory:
G 212 (EA 56212)
References:
Michel, BM, no. 194; Michel, DMG, no. 3.A.1.b_25
Former Collections:
Chester, Greville John (1830–1892)
Material:
jasper, green to black
Dimensions:
15 x 12 x 2.5 mm
Dating:
3rd c. AD (Michel)
Iconography:
Anguipes, cock-headed; weapon: armour; weapon: shield, with Ἰάω; whip; clothing: mantle
Divine Names & Voces:
Ἰάω
A: Frontal view of cock-headed Anguipes, in armour, head to right. Right arm raised high and holding a whip, a mantle hanging behind the shoulder. Of the left arm only the shoulder is visible, the rest is hid behind a round shield. Inscription in the shield: ια|ω → Ἰάω.
B: Plain.
Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-592
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-592
B: Plain.
Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-592
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-592
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CBd-592. 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/592 on 07-09-2024.
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