Uraeus with human head, letter inscribed and inscription in outer field which reads 'may he (or she) rejoice'. Presumably alluding to the divine daemon shown and using the subjunctive instead of the imperative, possibly because a deity is involved.
History note: Given by R.G. Gayer-Anderson
25
41
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Method of acquisition: Given by Gayer-Anderson, Robert Grenville, Major
1st Century BC-2nd Century
Circa
-100
-
Circa
200
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 590
Primary reference Number: 124669
Gem catalogue number: EGA.1514.1943
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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