Hermes, nude, sitting on a rock in profile to the left. He steadies himself with his left hand. His right leg is raised and his foot rests on a stone in front of him. In his right hand is a staff, probably intended to represent the kerykeion. Below the staff is a cock. ground line.
History note: McClean bequest
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by McClean, Frank
1st Century
Circa
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Circa
100
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 262
Primary reference Number: 124340
Gem catalogue number: B 187(CM)
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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