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Green chalcedony gem: Chnoubis, Χνουμίς (A) Chnoubis-sign (B)
PP-ID:
PP-2332
Classification:
gem, magical
Collection ID:
US-Malibu-Getty_81.AN.11.2
Collection:
Malibu, The J. Paul Getty Museum
Collection Inventory:
81.AN.11.2
Reference Numbers:
Michel, DMG, no. 11.2.a_25; CBd, no. 2332
Former Collections:
Causey, Willard B. (Santa Ana, California)
Material:
chalcedony, green to blue
Dimensions:
height: 15 mm
Iconography:
Chnoubis, lion-headed; rays (6); Chnoubis-sign
Divine Names & Voces:
Χνουμίς

Grayish green chalcedony gem; upright oval, both sides convex, lentoid.  (Shape 1). Intact.

Side A: Lion-headed Chnoubis to left, head crowned with six rays. Inscription encircling the figure: χνου|μισ → Χνουμίς.
Side B: Chnoubis-sign.

J. Spier
w/ Phoinix-team

Selected bibliography
• Michel, DMG >>, 11.2.a_25.

Further resources on PP-2327
• The J. Paul Getty Museum Collection Online

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2025.08.10 11:02:19
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Notes Side A and B of PP-2332

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Notes Side A of PP-2332

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Notes Side B of PP-2332

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Notes Cast of side A of PP-2332

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