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Ringstone: CG 329

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Triptolemus (bonus Eventus) standing in profile to the right. He carries his weight on his right leg while his left leg is flexed. Apart from the chlamys which hangs down from his shoulder he is nude. In his left hand he holds a small image of Nike with wreath and palm, and in his right hand he holds a branch. ground line.

Notes

History note: Perceval bequest

Measurements and weight

10
12

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

1st Century
Circa - 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 329
Primary reference Number: 124407
Gem catalogue number: B 218(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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