Talismans - Magical(?) gem: Two long-tailed figures

Magical(?) gem: Two long-tailed figures

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CBd-Number:

CBd-838

ID-Number:

GB-BM-MMEu_G 342, EA 56542

Collection:

GB_London, The British Museum

Inventory:

G 342 (EA 56542)

References:

Michel, BM, no. 480

Former Collections:

Meyrick, A. W. H.

Material:

jasper (colour unspecified)

Dimensions:

23 x 15 x 5 mm

Dating:

5th c. AD (Michel)

Iconography:

figures, unidentified (2); gesture, greeting

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A: Two long-tailed figures in profile to left, the first raises both arms, the right arm of the second one is lowered beside the body, left arm raised. Head complete with notches for profile or horns?
B: Plain.

Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-838
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-838

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CBd-838. 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/838 on 16-09-2024.