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Cameo: CG 529

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Female bust shown full face in high relief. The face is impassive and mask-like with prominent eyes, the pupils boldly outlined. The hair is parted vertically from the forehead. A cross on the neck may be a later addition. Stars have been engraved in intaglio upon it, and three are now visible on one side, four on the other.

Measurements and weight

18
21

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought

Dating

3rd Century, Late-4th Century, Early
Circa 280 AD - Circa 320 AD

School or Style

Roman Imperial

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Amethyst

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 529
Primary reference Number: 124607
Gem catalogue number: CM.293.1968
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 14 May 2021 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Cameo" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/124607 Accessed: 2024-11-22 19:35:26

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