One of five Hellenistic and Roman intaglios from the collection of Sir Hercules Read (Sotheby sale 5-9 November 1928, lot 418). A terracotta token.: CM.21-1982

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One of five Hellenistic and Roman intaglios from the collection of Sir Hercules Read (Sotheby sale 5-9 November 1928, lot 418). A terracotta token.

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Description

Carnelian ringstone of Athena and owl, Roman, 1st-2nd. centuries AD. From the collection of Sir Hercules Read (Sotheby sale 5-9 November 1928, lot 418).

Notes

History note: Under Review

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1982-03-08) by Trustees of the Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine

Components of the work

Object composed of carnelian

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.21-1982
Primary reference Number: 283074
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 25 March 2021 Updated: Tuesday 8 June 2021

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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