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Ringstone: CG 465

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

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Description

The head of a ram, with two outward-curving horns, in profile to the right. It is trimmed by wings of the curving type and by royal 'ribbons'. A border, or wreath of leaves, arches over the upper part of the composition.

Notes

History note: Perceval bequest

Measurements and weight

18
20

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

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

School or Style

Sasanian

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Agate

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 465
Primary reference Number: 124543
Gem catalogue number: E.155.1920
Stable URI

Audit data

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