Talismans - Magical gem: Aequitas (A) Ἰάω (B)

Magical gem: Aequitas (A) Ἰάω (B)

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CBd-Number:

CBd-941

ID-Number:

GB-BM-MMEu_G 228, EA 56228

Collection:

GB_London, The British Museum

Inventory:

G 228 (EA 56228)

References:

Michel, BM, no. 582

Former Collections:

Chester, Greville John (1830–1892)

Material:

carnelian (colour unspecified)

Dimensions:

13.5 x 11 x 5 mm

Dating:

3rd c. AD (Michel)

Iconography:

balance; plant: branch; scepter, unspecified; Aequitas; clothing: garment

Divine Names & Voces:

Ἰάω

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A: Frontal view of the goddess Aequitas, clad in peplos, head in profile to right. Right arm raised and resting on a tall scepter, left arm stretched out to the side and holding a branch and balance.
B: Inscription in one line: ιαω → Ἰάω.

Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-941
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-941

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CBd-941. 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/941 on 08-10-2024.