A griffin or sen bird with recurved wing, standing in profile to the right. The head of the animal is very small and it is rendered highly schematically. The tail has a small cross scored across it.
History note: Given by R.G. Gayer-Anderson
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Method of acquisition: Given by Gayer-Anderson, R. G. (Major)
6th Century#
Circa
500
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Circa
600
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 458
Primary reference Number: 124536
Gem catalogue number: EGA.1536.1943
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Ringstone" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/124536 Accessed: 2024-12-23 02:47:37
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