Magical gem: Chnoubis with star and crescent (A) Χνουβίς, two stars (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-711
ID-Number:
GB-BM-MMEu_G 1986,5-1,19
Collection:
GB_London, The British Museum
Inventory:
G 1986,5-1,19
References:
Michel, BM, no. 325; Michel, DMG, no. 11.2.a_34
Former Collections:
Ogden Collection
Material:
rock crystal
Dimensions:
21 x 7 mm
Dating:
3rd c. AD (Michel)
Iconography:
Chnoubis, lion-headed; moon, crescent; rays (7); rays, double; stars (3); nimbus
Divine Names & Voces:
Χνουβίς
A: Lion-headed Chnoubis to left, with nimbus and seven double rays around the head. On the right a seven pointed star, on the left a crescent.
B: Inscribed χνουβις → Χνουβίς, and two six pointed stars.
Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-711
Faraone 2011, 51, pls. 2a-c.
http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/search_the_collection_database/search_object_details.aspx?objectId=61145&partId=1" target="_blank">The British Museum Collection database on CBd-711
B: Inscribed χνουβις → Χνουβίς, and two six pointed stars.
Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-711
Faraone 2011, 51, pls. 2a-c.
http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/search_the_collection_database/search_object_details.aspx?objectId=61145&partId=1" target="_blank">The British Museum Collection database on CBd-711
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CBd-711. 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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