Rock crystal gem in gold mount: Anguipes
PP-ID:
PP-5912
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Dimensions:
32.12 (38.35 with loop) × 21.69 × 7.27 mm
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Upright oval rock crystal gem in a gold mount, the top of which has a loop for suspension. Damage at the top of side B. Both the gem and the mount are post-antique.
Purchased from Gorny and Mosch, Munich. Formerly in the private collection V. L.
Side A: Cock-headed Anguipes to front, in armour, head in profile to the left, left hand holding a whip, right hand, a shield. Around the figure, Greek inscription in vertical letters, starting at the bottom left: αβρα, continuing on the right: σαξ̣ι. On the left side of the figure: γ, on the right: η; below: ιαω → Ἄβρασαξ, letters, Ἰάω.
Side B: Plain.
Unpublished.
Further resources on PP-5912
Gorny&Mosch Online Catalogue
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2026.01.14 16:02:38
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