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Ringstone: CG 277

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Athena, wearing a helmet and chiton, sitting upon a rock in profile to the right. Beside her is her shield and in her left hand she holds a spear. In front of her is a serpent.

Notes

History note: Leake collection

Measurements and weight

10

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought by Leake, William Martin

Dating

1st Century, second half
Circa 50 - Circa 100

School or Style

Roman Imperial

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Carnelian

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 277
Primary reference Number: 124355
Gem catalogue number: B 158(CM)
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 20 November 2015 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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