Magical gem: Anguipes (A) Ἰάω, vocales (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-602
ID-Number:
GB-BM-MMEu_G 59, ΕΑ 56059
Collection:
GB_London, The British Museum
Inventory:
G 59 (ΕΑ 56059)
References:
Michel, BM, no. 204; Michel, DMG, no. 3.A.1.m_3
Former Collections:
Towneley Collection
Material:
heliotrope
Dimensions:
15 x 11 x 3 mm
Dating:
3rd c. AD (Michel)
Iconography:
Anguipes, cock-headed; weapon: armour; weapon: shield; whip
Divine Names & Voces:
Ἰάω; vocales
A: Frontal view of cock-headed Anguipes in armour. Head to right. Whip held high in the right hand, left arm hid behind a round shield.
B: Inscription in three lines: ιαωια|ηιεουη|ηιαα → Ἰάω, vocales.
Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-602
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-602
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CBd-602. 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/602 on 07-09-2024.
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