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Romano-Egyptian Stamps: CG 590

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Description

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.

Notes

History note: Given by R.G. Gayer-Anderson

Measurements and weight

25
41

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Gayer-Anderson, Robert Grenville, Major

Dating

1st Century BC-2nd Century
Circa -100 - Circa 200

School or Style

late Ptolemaic-Early Roman

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Bronze stamp

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 590
Primary reference Number: 124669
Gem catalogue number: EGA.1514.1943

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 2 April 2015

Associated departments & institutions

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

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