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Ringstone: CG 924

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

A feline(lion?) with very elongated body, walking towards the left. Above it is a legend in Pahlavi, so far unread

Notes

History note: Davis collection purchased with Greg fund

Measurements and weight

10
13

At the moment, this record does not display units or type of measurements. We will rectify this as soon as possible.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

7th Century#
Circa 600 - Circa 700

School or Style

late Sassanian (or Early Arab)

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Rock crystal

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 924
Primary reference Number: 124724
Gem catalogue number: E.114.1982

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Ringstone" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/124724 Accessed: 2024-04-27 22:26:50

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