A hero-king, wearing kandys and kidaris, standing in profile to the right and holding by their forelegs two crowned, human headed, winged bulls, which flank him heraldically
History note: Davis Collection, purchased with Rylands fund
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Method of acquisition: Bought by Davis, R.C. Mr
6th Century BC, Late-5th Century, Early#
Circa
-530
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Circa
-470
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 872
Primary reference Number: 124672
Gem catalogue number: E.55.1982
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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