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Metal ring/stamp: CG 582

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Crescent and star, rather roughly engraved; a reference to the heavens, the seat of Eternity

Notes

History note: Given by G.D. Hornblower

Measurements and weight

6

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Hornblower, G. D., OBE

Dating

3rd Century BC
Circa -300 - Circa -200

School or Style

Roman Imperial

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Bronze ring

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 582
Primary reference Number: 124661
Gem catalogue number: E.36.1939
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 18 August 2015 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) "Metal ring/stamp" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/124661 Accessed: 2024-11-02 21:22:03

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