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Ringstone: CG 280

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

The goddess Roma sitting in profile to the left, upon a cuirass. She wears a plumed helmet and short chiton, and holds her parazonium in her left hand. In her right, instead of the usual Victory, is a clean-shaven bust at which the goddess stares intently. the three projections on the brow may be intended to represent a laurel wreath.

Notes

History note: McClean bequest

Measurements and weight

12
14

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by McClean, Frank

Dating

1st Century, Late
Circa 70 - Circa 100

School or Style

Roman Imperial

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Nicolo

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 280
Primary reference Number: 124358
Gem catalogue number: B 157(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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