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Ringstone: CG 342

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Countryman, wearing a rough tunic, kneeling in profile to the right. Before him are two heads of corn, which he holds preparatory to cutting them with a sickle. Ground line.

Notes

History note: Given by Dr M.R. James

Measurements and weight

10
12

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by James, M.R. Dr

Dating

1st Century, Late-2nd Century
Circa 50 - Circa 200

School or Style

Roman Imperial

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Dark cornelian

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 342
Primary reference Number: 124420
Gem catalogue number: B 230(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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