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Ringstone: CG 414

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

A huntsman in a long tunic sitting upon a horse in profile to the right. In his right hand he holds a spear which he is about to hurl at a lion in front of him. The horse and lion are both represented with characteristically large eyes.

Notes

History note: Given by Professor Rendel Harris

Measurements and weight

18
23

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Harris, Rendel, Professor

Dating

4th Century-5th Century
Circa 300 - Circa 500

School or Style

Sasanian

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Chalcedony

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 414
Primary reference Number: 124492
Gem catalogue number: E.182.1899
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 24 January 2024 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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