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Ringstone: CG 475

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Male bust in profile to the right; the head has curly hair and the face has a light, stubbly beard and a prominent nose. The shoulders are draped. In front is a Bactrian inscription on palaeographic grounds.

Notes

History note: Given by R.G. Whitehead

Measurements and weight

15
18.5

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Whitehead, R. G.

Dating

3rd Century-4th Century#
Circa 200 - Circa 400

School or Style

Kushano-Sassanian

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Carnelian

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 475
Primary reference Number: 124553
Gem catalogue number: CM.61.1967
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 23 March 2016 Last processed: Wednesday 7 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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