Talismans - Magical gem: Anguipes (A) Greek text? (B)

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Magical gem: Anguipes (A) Greek text? (B)

CBd-Number:

CBd-603

ID-Number:

GB-BM-MMEu_G 165, ΕA 56165

Collection:

GB_London, The British Museum

Inventory:

G 165 (ΕA 56165)

References:

Michel, BM, no. 205; Michel, DMG, no. 3.A.2.g_1

Former Collections:

Praun and Mertens Collection; Eastwood, George

Material:

heliotrope

Dimensions:

12 x 8 x 2 mm

Dating:

3rd c. AD (Michel)

Iconography:

Anguipes, cock-headed; weapon: armour; weapon: shield, with Ἰάω; whip

Divine Names & Voces:

Ἰάω

A: Frontal view of cock-headed Anguipes in armour. Head to left. Whip held in the right hand, round shield in the left hand. Inscription in the shield: ια|ω → Ἰάω.
B: Inscription: φυλ → φύλ<ασσε>. 'Protect me!' (S. Michel).

Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-603
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-603

Last modified: 2021-03-08 13:27:29

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CBd-603. 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/603 on 16-09-2024.

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