Haematite gem: Uterus with key (A) ορωρουιθσ (B)

PP-ID:

PP-1695

Classification:

gem, magical

Collection ID:

DE_Kassel-HKH_Ge 174

Collection:

Kassel, Antikensammlung, Hessen Kassel Heritage

Collection Inventory:

Ge 174

Reference Numbers:

AGD III, no. Kassel 174; Michel 2001, no. 75; Michel, DMG, no. 54.1.b_6

Material:

haematite (black)

Dimensions:

14.4 × 8.9 × 1.5 mm

Iconography:

uterus, in the form of a cupping vessel; key (7-bitted)

Divine Names & Voces:

ορωριουθ, variants

Haematite gem. Both faces upright oval and flat, polished. (Shape 8–9). Intact.

Side A: Uterus with a seven-bitted key; Fallopian tubes and ligaments are depicted.
Side B: Greek inscription in four lines: ορ|ωρο|υι|θσ → variant of ορωριουθ.

Selected bibliography
• Zazoff, AGD III >>, 241, no. 174.
• Michel 2001 >>, 73–74, no. 75; click here for the full-text excerpt.
• Michel, DMG >>, no. 54.1.b_6.

Further resources on PP-1695
• Hessen Kassel Heritage Online