Steatite gem: Lion-headed snake (A) thunderbolt and characteres (B)

PP-ID:

PP-338

Classification:

gem, magical

Collection ID:

FR-BnF-CdM_Froehner.2968

Collection:

Paris, BnF, Médailles et Antiques

Collection Inventory:

Froehner.2968

Reference Numbers:

Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 60; Michel, DMG, no. 46.3.b_3; Mastrocinque 2014, no. 153; CBd, no. 338

Former Collections:

Froehner, Wilhelm (1834–1925)

Material:

steatite, green to black

Dimensions:

30 × 17 mm

Iconography:

Chnoubis, human-headed; rays?; thunderbolt

Green steatite gem with small white flecks. Oblong, rounded at the top. Small chips at the bottom.

Side A: Human-headed snake, its face in frontal view.
Side B: Thunderbolt and two Z-signs.

Selected bibliography
• Delatte–Derchain 1964 >>, 60, no. 60.
• Michel, DMG >>, no. 46.3.b_3.
• Mastrocinque 2014 >>, 65, no. 153; click here for the full-text excerpt.

Further resources on PP-338
• BnF, Médailles et Antiques

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2026.10.22 18:19:23

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Image-ID 11578

Credits Photo: Attilio Mastrocinque

Notes Side A and B of PP-338

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Image-ID 9673

Credits After Delatte–Derchain 1964, no. 60

Notes Impression of side A and B of PP-338

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