A sphinx sitting in profile to the right. It is stockier build than the creature on seal CG 229 above but is otherwise similar. In front is a thymiaterion or kerykeion.
History note: Perceval bequest
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Perceval, Spencer George
1st Century, second half#
Circa
-50
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Circa
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 230
Primary reference Number: 124308
Gem catalogue number: B 236(CM)
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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