Zeus seated upon a throne with elaborately turned legs and back; his body is turned to the left. In his right hand he holds a patera and in his left an upright sceptre. In front of Zeus is an eagle, perched upon a thunderbolt, and holding a wreath in its beak. Ground line.
History note: Perceval bequest
Height: 15 mm
Width: 11 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Perceval, Spencer George
1st Century
Circa
-
Circa
100
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 254
Primary reference Number: 124332
Gem catalogue number: B 124(CM)
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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