An eagle with wings displayed standing frontally with its head turned in profile to the left. It holds a palm in its talons. Below is the Lupa Romana, also to the left, but looking round at the infant Romulus to whom the animal gives suck. Ground line.
History note: Leake collection
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Method of acquisition: Bought by Leake, William Martin
1st Century BC#
Circa
-100
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Circa
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 232
Primary reference Number: 124310
Gem catalogue number: B 216(CM)
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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