Hermes standing with his body to the front and head in profile to the left. On his head is a petasos; he holds his money-bag in his right hand and his kerykeion in his left. His Chlamys is draped over his left arm. The god is represented with his main animal attributes; the cock, standing above his right hand; the goat, by his right leg; the tortoise and scorpion, both on his left side. ground line
History note: Leake collection
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Method of acquisition: Bought by Leake, William Martin
2nd Century#
Circa
100
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Circa
200
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 258
Primary reference Number: 124336
Gem catalogue number: B 146(CM)
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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