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JERU0593

Jerusalem, 2nd-3rd century CE. Cobalt glass amulet. Magic.

Transcription

Σαβάωθ

Translation

"of the hosts"

Diplomatic

[no diplomatic]

Terminus post quem:
Terminus ante quem:
Notes
Greek transliteration of the Hebrew word צבאות. Not uncommon on amulets from the Near East.

Languages

Greek

Dimensions

H: 2.186 cm; W: 1.748 cm; D: .243 cm

Date

100 CE to 300 CE

Current location

No provenance provided.

Figures

  • Artemis/Diana in a hunting posture, facing right obverse

Bibliography

Source of diplomatic

  • Mazor, Gabriel. “A Magical Amulet from the Cemetary on Sallah Ed-Din Street, Jerusalem.” Atiqot 80 (2015): 127–32.
    Zotero

Source of transcription

  • Mazor, Gabriel. “A Magical Amulet from the Cemetary on Sallah Ed-Din Street, Jerusalem.” Atiqot 80 (2015): 127–32.
    Zotero

Source of translation

  • Mazor, Gabriel. “A Magical Amulet from the Cemetary on Sallah Ed-Din Street, Jerusalem.” Atiqot 80 (2015): 127–32.
    Zotero
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