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Ringstone: CG 198

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

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Description

Othryades of Sparta sitting on the ground in profile to the right: he is nude apart from the mantle around his loins. Between his partially extended legs is a large circular shield which he supports with his left hand while he inscribes the word VICI in his own blood with his right hand. in front of him is a cuirass, a greave and a plumed Corinthian helmet for the trophy he is setting up, while below the ground line is a sword.

Notes

History note: Given by A.A. de Pass

Measurements and weight

10
12

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by de Pass, Alfred A.

Dating

1st Century BC, Late
Circa -50 - Circa

School or Style

Roman Republican/Augustan

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Sard

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 198
Primary reference Number: 124275
Gem catalogue number: P 15(CM)

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 9 November 2015

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://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/124275 Accessed: 2024-05-02 23:49:36

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