Magical gem: Anguipes (A) Ἰάω (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-607
ID-Number:
GB-BM-MMEu_G 53, EA 56053
Collection:
GB_London, The British Museum
Inventory:
G 53 (EA 56053)
References:
Michel, BM, no. 209; Michel, DMG, no. 3.A.2.i_3
Material:
heliotrope
Dimensions:
11.5 x 8 x 2 mm
Dating:
3rd c. AD (Michel)
Iconography:
Anguipes, cock-headed; weapon: armour; weapon: shield; whip
Divine Names & Voces:
Ἰάω
A: Frontal view of cock-headed Anguipes in armour. Head lost. Round shield in the right hand, with porpax visible, whip in the left hand.
B: ιαω → Ἰάω.
Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-607
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-607
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CBd-607. 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/607 on 16-09-2024.
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