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Ringstone: CG 262

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Unknown

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Description

Hermes, nude, sitting on a rock in profile to the left. He steadies himself with his left hand. His right leg is raised and his foot rests on a stone in front of him. In his right hand is a staff, probably intended to represent the kerykeion. Below the staff is a cock. ground line.

Notes

History note: McClean bequest

Measurements and weight

13
9.5

At the moment, this record does not display units or type of measurements. We will rectify this as soon as possible.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by McClean, Frank

Dating

1st Century
Circa - Circa 100

School or Style

Roman Imperial

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Carnelian

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 262
Primary reference Number: 124340
Gem catalogue number: B 187(CM)

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023

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/124340 Accessed: 2024-04-24 06:12:28

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{{cite web|url=https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/124340 |title=Ringstone |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-04-24 06:12:28|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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