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Ringstone: CG 380

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

A crab seen from above. It holds a small shell in its claws.

Notes

History note: Leake collection

Measurements and weight

7
8

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought by Leake, William Martin

Dating

1st Century
Circa - Circa 100

School or Style

Roman Imperial

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Carnelian

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 380
Primary reference Number: 124458
Gem catalogue number: B 344(CM)
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 April 2017 Last processed: Wednesday 7 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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