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Ringstone: CG 379

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

A shrimp and small fish both in profile to the left

Notes

History note: Given by H.C. Caulfield

Measurements and weight

12
9

At the moment, this record does not display units or type of measurements. We will rectify this as soon as possible.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Caulfied, H. C.

Dating

1st Century-2nd Century
Circa - Circa 200

School or Style

Roman Imperial

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Red jasper

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 379
Primary reference Number: 124457
Gem catalogue number: B 255(CM)

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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