Magical gem: Voces (A) Anguipes (B)
CBd-Number CBd-12
ID-Number HU-MNM-RGy_R.63.1.39 Collection
HU_Budapest, National Museum, Department of Roman Antiquities Inventory R.63.1.39
References Michel, DMG, no. 3.A.1.e_23 Material copper
Dimensions 17 x 11 x 2.5 mm Iconography
Anguipes, cock-headed;
weapon: shield; whip;
weapon: armour Divine Names &
Voces
Ἰάω; Σαβαώθ; Ἀβρασάξ, variants
Credits: Photo: László Mátyus
Rights: © Budapest, National Museum
A: Inscription in four lines: ιαω|σαβαωα|βραξιαω| the last line is illegible → Ἰάω, variant of Σαβαώθ, variant of Ἀβρασάξ, Ἰάω, unidentified vox.
B: Frontal view of a cock-headed Anguipes in armour, head to right. Whip in the right hand, shield in the left hand.
Post-antique copy of an ancient gem?
Bibliography
Gesztelyi 2000 on CBd-12
Last modified: 2017-11-24 15:08:11