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Ringstone: CG 479

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Abbot seated cross-legged with his body to the front but facing right. He wears a patchwork coat and trouser-like garment. On the left is a bodhi tree, with five feathery branches or leaves; on the right standing at a lower level, is male votary or suppliant wearing a sleeved tunic and raising his left arm. his attire is that of a man of rank. this is an official seal of a Buddhist monastery.

Notes

History note: Given by Mrs C.G. Carrington

Measurements and weight

11
9

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Carrington, C. G. Mrs

Dating

1st Century-2nd Century#
Circa - Circa 200

School or Style

early Kushan

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Rock crystal

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 479
Primary reference Number: 124557
Gem catalogue number: CM.58.1967
Stable URI

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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