Four-faced: CG 35

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Engraved gems

Description

Male bearded head, lion, lioness and crested bird

Notes

History note: Presented by the Greek Government

Legal notes

Presented by Greek Government

Measurements and weight

Height: 20 mm
Width: 14 mm

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Place(s) associated

Sparta ⪼ Orthia

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by The Greek Government

Dating

Perhaps mid seventh century B.C
Circa -675 BCE - Circa -625 BCE

School or Style

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

References and bibliographic entries

Classical Gems, Ancient and Modern Intaglios and Cameos in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge page(s): 19

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 35
Primary reference Number: 124111
Gem catalogue number: GR.145.1923
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 16 May 2012

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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            The Fitzwilliam Museum (2023) "Four-faced" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/124111 Accessed: 2023-06-06 03:54:31

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            |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2023-06-06 03:54:31|publisher=The
            University of Cambridge}}

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