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Ringstone: CG 190

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Aphrodite seated in profile to the left( perhaps on a bank). She is nude although her mantle lies behind her and partially covers her left leg. In her right hand she holds a wreath and she rests her left hand on the shoulders of a little Eros. Behind her is a tree. ground line.

Notes

History note: Given by H.C. Caulfield

Measurements and weight

10.5
9.5

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Caulfied, H. C.

Dating

1st Century, second half#
Circa -0050 - Circa

School or Style

Augustan

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Banded onyx

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 190
Primary reference Number: 124266
Gem catalogue number: B 129(CM)
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 31 January 2022 Last processed: Wednesday 7 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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