C. Bonner, Studies in Magical Amulets. Chiefly Graeco-Egyptian. Ann Arbor, 1950, D. 71.

 

M. M. 81.6.297

 

Obv. Sun-god standing to front, head to l., in four-horse chariot; r. hand raised, l. holds zoned globe. Chlamys fastened at neck falling over l. arm. Team of horses treated as usual on such amulets; two turned to r., two to l., the two pole horses with their heads turned to each other. A wheel of the chariot is seen in front view between them. Round upper half, αβλαναθαναλβα, in exergue, τυξευι, with star below.

Rev. Youthful figure, apparently female, to r. slaughtering bull. Long tunic reaching below knees, fold of upper garment blowing out behind shoulders, Persian cap or hood.

 

Brownish red jasper. Upright oval, 32 × 23 × 4.