Magical gem: Sacrifice of Isaac
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CBd-Number:
CBd-820
ID-Number:
GB-BM-MMEu_G 515, EA 56515
Collection:
GB_London, The British Museum
Inventory:
G 515 (EA 56515)
References:
Michel, BM, no. 462; Spier, Gems, no. X81; Michel, DMG, no. 2.1_3
Former Collections:
Chester, Greville John (1830–1892)
Material:
obsidian (black)
Dimensions:
23 x 19 x 3 mm
Dating:
5th c. AD (Michel)
Iconography:
Abraham; Isaac; gesture, arms tied; concentric motifs; weapon: knife; angel; vessel, unspecified; scene, Akedah
A: Two concentric circles with inscription in between, enclosing the motif of sacrificing Isaac. In the centre, a figure in profile to left (Abraham), right hand raised and holding a knife. Behind him, the angel with large wings, right hand resting on the shoulder of Abraham. Isaac standing on the left of Abraham, with hands tied behind the back. Below Abraham’s left hand, lowered beside the body, perhaps a sacrificial vessel? Between the two concentric circles, perhaps imitating an Ouroboros, untransliterated alphabetic letters.
B: Plain.
Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-820
Spier, Gems on CBd-820
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CBd-820. 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/820 on 01-12-2024.
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