★ Michael, Uriel, Gabriel and Sabao(th) ★

EGYPT. Uncertain. Gnostic Amulet (Bronze, 16 mm, 2.50 g, 12 h). MЄIXAHΛ (circular, above) - OV/PIH/Λ (in three lines). Rev. CABAω (circular, above) - ΓA|BPI|HΛ (in three lines). Cf. Archaeological Center Tel Aviv 40, 541. Minor surface roughness, otherwise, very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.

For a longer note on Abrasax, see above, lot 1009. This pendant is inscribed with three angelic names: Michael, Uriel, Gabriel and Sabao(th), which derives from Hebrew 'hosts of heaven', referring to the angelic armies.