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Ringstone: CG 426

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

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Description

A zebu in profile to the right. Above the creature are three curving cuts (perhaps a feeble attempt at imitating an inscription) and in front a crescent.

Notes

History note: Greg Bequest

Measurements and weight

13

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Greg, Robert, Sir

Dating

5th Century-6th Century
Circa 400 - Circa 600

School or Style

Sasanian

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Bloodstone

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 426
Primary reference Number: 124504
Gem catalogue number: E.16/509.1954

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 28 December 2022

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/124504 Accessed: 2024-04-16 12:16:55

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