Talismans - Magical gem: Chnoubis (A) Χνουφίς (B)

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Magical gem: Chnoubis (A) Χνουφίς (B)

CBd-Number:

CBd-91

ID-Number:

GB-BM-MMEu_G 173, EA 56173

Collection:

GB_London, The British Museum

Inventory:

G 173 (EA 56173)

References:

Michel, BM, no. 330; Michel, DMG, no. 11.10_2

Former Collections:

Praun and Mertens Collection; Eastwood, George

Material:

chalcedony, white to brown/grey

Dimensions:

11 x 8 x 4 mm

Dating:

3rd c. AD (Michel)

Iconography:

Chnoubis, with unspecified head; Chnoubis-sign; rays (7)

Divine Names & Voces:

Χνουφίς

A: Chnoubis-snake with unspecified head, surrounded by seven rays.
B: χνουφισ → Χνουφίς. Below: Chnoubis-sign.

Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-91
Michel, DMG, 11.10_2
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-91

Images
See the photography by G. Kornbluth
(In: 'Abrasax gems' of Kornbluth Photography)

Last modified: 2020-12-27 17:26:27

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CBd-91. 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/91 on 16-09-2024.

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Image-ID 7723

Credits Photo: Christopher A. Faraone

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Notes Side A and B

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Image-ID 7724

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Image-ID 7726

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Image-ID 7725

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Image-ID 7727

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Image-ID 122

Credits From Michel, BM

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