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Notes:: Obv.: Ouroboros enclosing uterine symbol, at r. of which a seated god touches the knob of the key. His head is not human, but either that of a hawk or that of a ram. Above, four divinities; at r. and l., winged goddesses, with one wing raised, the other lowered, in the traditional attitude of Isis and Nephthys fanning Osiris. The figures may be meant for those two goddesses, but they are not clearly characterized. At center, Anubis mummy facing an unidentified goddess. Round the design, inside the ouroboros, and in the field, vowels in various combinations, also Iao at r, Sabaoth at bottom. Outside ouroboros, the Soroor formula, partly illegible through abrasion. Rev.: Ouroboros enclosing inscription in eight lines. Haematite. Upright oval, 20 x 18 x 3 (Studies in Magical Amulets, Bonner).
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Notes:: Obv.: Man in military costume riding to r., about to pierce with spear a female figure on the ground. The rider wears chlamys fastened on r. shoulder, an end blowing back, kilted tunic, close-fitting trousers, and riding boots (the Parthian dress). His head is bare and the face youthful; the spear hand is held at the level of the hip. The horse is galloping and in the act of leaping over the woman; breast and breech bands keep the riding pad in place. The nude woman raises her hands towards the rider. Star before the rider's face. Rev.: A key with square bow and three wards. Haematite. Upright oval, 31 x 24 x 6 (Studies in Magical Amulets, Bonner).
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