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Ringstone: CG 407

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Description

Bust of a bearded man in profile to the right; his hair is encircled by a diadem, and he has a carefully-trimmed beard and mustachios. A large globular pendant hangs from his ear and he wears a necklace. The bust is trimmed with wings. Bivar reads a Pahlavi inscription 'I(dw)y, as a personal name, partially obliterated.

Measurements and weight

12
15

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought

Dating

4th Century#
Circa 300 AD - Circa 400 AD

School or Style

Sasanian

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Carnelian

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 407
Primary reference Number: 124485
Gem catalogue number: E.118.1904

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 14 May 2021

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/124485 Accessed: 2024-05-04 10:51:10

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