Maker: Unknown
Sardonyx intaglio of Alexander the Great in Nicolo facing in profile to the right. He has long hair and wears a cloak and Classical armour: dragon-crested helmet embossed with an armed centaur and the bearded mask of Jupiter Ammon, cuirass with scrollwork centring on winged child's head with snake above, lion's mask at the shoulder. Inscription in Roman capitals (not retrograde): ALEXANDER MAGNUS. 'Alexander the Great'.
History note: Purchased at Sotheby's by donor
Given by A.A. de Pass
Method of acquisition: Given by de Pass, Alfred A.
16th Century
Circa
1500
-
1600
Intaglio was mounted in locket M.4-1952 after its accession in 1952.
Intaglio composed of sardonyx Height 4.2 cm Width 3.2 cm
Inscription present: Roman capitals, not retrograde
Accession number: M.37-1933
Primary reference Number: 167126
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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