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Stamp-seal: CG 1060

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Personal emblem (nisan); crescent on bifurcated shaft, the ends of which terminate in crescents. The shaft is bisected by a yoke symbol. The nisan is trimmed with a diadem and has a garland border around the remainder of the circumference.

Notes

History note: Davis gift

Measurements and weight

10.5
11.5

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given 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

Agate

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 1060
Primary reference Number: 124860
Gem catalogue number: E.240.1982
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 April 2016 Last processed: Wednesday 7 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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