Leander drowning in the Hellespont
Cameo, banded agate, almost square with bevelled edges. The head of Leander in profile to left in white against a translucent grey ground, above a narrow row of white waves, and a wider band of reddish-brown waves.
Given by Prof. G.D.S. Henderson and Dr I.B. Henderson
Height: 2.5 cm
Width: 2..1 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (2005-05-09) by Henderson, G. D. S., Prof Henderson, I. B., Dr
18th Century-19th Century, Early#
Circa
1750
CE
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Circa
1850
CE
Carved : Square agate with bevelled edges, carved in relief
Accession number: M.4-2005
Primary reference Number: 118887
Entry form number: 630
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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