Magical gem: Solomon spearing Lilith (A) Acclamation (B)
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CBd-Number:
CBd-804
ID-Number:
GB-BM-MMEu_G 92, EA 56092
Collection:
GB_London, The British Museum
Inventory:
G 92 (EA 56092)
References:
Michel, BM, no. 446; Michel, DMG, no. 44.1.d_7
Material:
haematite (black)
Dimensions:
21 x 18 x 3 mm
Dating:
4th c. AD (Michel)
Iconography:
animal: horse; weapon: spear; star; Solomon; rays; Lilith; gesture, defensive; clothing: tunic; clothing: mantle; gesture, lying
Divine Names & Voces:
Σολομών
A: Rider on horseback, to right (Solomon), trampling over a figure lying on the ground (Lilith). The rider wears tunic and mantle, right arm raised and holding a spear. Lilith lies naked on the ground, her arms are raised in defence. In the free field behind Solomon, an eight-pointed star. Inscription around, beginning next to the feet of Lilith: σολομ|ω → Σολομώ<ν>.
B: Inscription in three lines: εισθ|εοσ|υγια → εἷς θεὸς ὑγί<ει>α. God and health are the same? (Michel). Or perhaps: acclamation and prayer for health?
Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-804
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-804
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CBd-804. 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/804 on 09-03-2025.
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