Magical ring: Anguipes (A) Ἀβρασάξ (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-634
ID-Number:
GB-BM-MMEu_G 571, ΕA 56530
Collection:
GB_London, The British Museum
Inventory:
G 571 (ΕA 56530)
References:
Michel, BM, no. 236; Michel, DMG, no. 3.A.5_1
Former Collections:
Βuckler, W. H. Esq.
Material:
bronze
Dimensions:
17 x 26 mm
Dating:
4th c. AD (Michel)
Iconography:
Anguipes, cock-headed; weapon: armour; weapon: shield; whip
Divine Names & Voces:
Ἀβρασάξ; Ἰάω
A: Frontal view of cock-headed Anguipes in armour, head to right. Right hand raised high and holding a whip, left hand holding a round shield. Inscription under the legs: ιαω → Ἰάω.
B: Inscription in two lines, separated by an engraved line: αβρα|σαξ → Ἀβρασάξ.
Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-634
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-634
B: Inscription in two lines, separated by an engraved line: αβρα|σαξ → Ἀβρασάξ.
Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-634
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-634
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CBd-634. The Campbell Bonner Magical Gems Database (2010-), developed at the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, editor-in-chief: Á. M. Nagy.
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