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Ringstone: CG 314

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Isis, seated on a throne with a high back, in profile to the right. She wears a himation with a fringed hem. On her lap, the infant Harpocrates whom she nurses. In front, on the right is a thymiaterion

Notes

History note: Perceval bequest

Measurements and weight

10
11

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

1st Century, Late
Circa 70 - Circa 100

School or Style

Roman Imperial

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Carnelian

References and bibliographic entries

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 314
Primary reference Number: 124392
Gem catalogue number: B 315(CM)
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 29 March 2017 Last processed: Wednesday 7 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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