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Stamp-seal: CG 913

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Recumbent lion, body in profile to the right, but head facing front. Above its back is the head of another animal (probably a hind) upside-down.

Notes

History note: Davis collection purchased with Greg fund

Measurements and weight

12

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought by Davis, R.C. Mr

Dating

5th Century-6th Century
Circa 400 - Circa 600

School or Style

Sasanian

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Limonite

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 913
Primary reference Number: 124713
Gem catalogue number: E.106.1982
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 23 March 2016 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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