Magical gem: Chnoubis (A) 'Shatterer of giants' (B)
CBd-Number CBd-125
ID-Number GB-BM-MMEu_G 23, EA 56023
Collection GB_London, The British Museum
Inventory G 23 (EA 56023)
References Michel, BM, no. 329; Michel, DMG, no. 11.5_18
Material chrysoprase (green) Dimensions 16.5 x 13.5 x 5 mm Dating 3rd c. AD (Michel) Iconography
rays (12); Chnoubis-sign;
Chnoubis, with unspecified head
Divine Names &
Voces Χνουβίς
Credits: Photo: Christopher A. Faraone Rights: © Trustees of the British Museum
A: Chnoubis, to left, with unspecified head and twelve rays around the head.
B: Above: χνουβισ → Χνουβίς. Below: Chnoubis-sign. Around: γιγαντορηκτα → γιγαντορῆκτα Shatterer of giants'.
Bibliography
Michel, BM on CBd-125 Michel, DMG, 11.5_18 Faraone 2011, 51, pls. 3a-c.
The British Museum Collection database on CBd-125
Last modified: 2020-12-27 17:52:27
