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Ringstone: CG 419

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

A feline with a long, thin, striated body, paws with three toes and erect tail, walking towards the right.

Notes

History note: Greg Bequest

Measurements and weight

10
14.5

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Greg, Robert, Sir

Dating

7th Century#
Circa 600 - Circa 700

School or Style

Late Sassanian

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Rock crystal

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 419
Primary reference Number: 124497
Gem catalogue number: E.517.1954
Stable URI

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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Ringstone" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/124497 Accessed: 2024-11-24 22:26:21

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