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Ringstone: CG 381

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

A scorpion seen from above; its tail curves to the right. Below it is a star.

Notes

History note: Perceval bequest

Measurements and weight

11
14

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

2nd Century#
Circa 100 - Circa 200

School or Style

Roman Imperial

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Dark yellow jasper

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 381
Primary reference Number: 124459
Gem catalogue number: B 343(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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Ringstone" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/124459 Accessed: 2024-04-18 04:01:24

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