Magical gem: Anubis with Ouroboros (A) Ἀβρασάξ (B)
CBd-Number CBd-1300
ID-Number Fr-BnF-CdM_AA.Seyrig.20 Collection FR_Paris, Cabinet des
Médailles Inventory AA.Seyrig.20 References
Bonner, SMA D. 39; Michel, DMG, no. 24.3.b_3;
Mastrocinque 2014, no. 118 Former
Collections Seyrig, Henry (Beirut) Material jasper, green to black Dimensions 19 x 18 x 4 mm
Iconography
kerykeion; Anubis; object, unidentified; Ouroboros;
weapon: armour; clothing:
mantle; shoes: boots Divine Names &
Voces Ἀβρασάξ
Credits: Photo: A. Mastrocinque
Rights: © Bibliothèque nationale de France, Cabinet des Médailles
Description: Rectangular (almost square), both faces flat. Shape 8–9. Green jasper. Small chips at the lower corners.
A: Standing Anubis in armour and mantle, facing left, holding a kerykeion in his left hand and another object (maybe a purse) in his right. Below, an Ouroboros with head at top to left.
B: αβρα|σαξ → Ἀβρασάξ.
Bibliography
Bonner, SMA on CBd-1300 Mastrocinque 2014 on CBd-1300
The Cabinet des Médailles database on CBd-1300
Last modified: 2019-06-18 21:00:24
