Magical gem: Two long-tailed figures, characteres
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CBd-Number:
CBd-839
ID-Number:
GB-BM-MMEu_G 1986,5-1,95
Collection:
GB_London, The British Museum
Inventory:
G 1986,5-1,95
References:
Michel, BM, no. 481
Former Collections:
Ogden Collection
Material:
carnelian (colour unspecified)
Dimensions:
12.5 x 12.5 x 4 mm
Dating:
5th c. AD (Michel)
Iconography:
figures, unidentified (2); gesture, greeting
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? Around, in the free field, characteres.
B: Plain.
Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-839
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-839
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CBd-839. 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/839 on 14-09-2024.
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