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Ringstone: CG 265

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Helios, nude, wearing the radiate crown, springing onto his four-horse chariot which is advancing to the left. He holds a whip in his left hand and raises his right arm. Ground line.

Notes

History note: McClean bequest

Measurements and weight

11
9

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by McClean, Frank

Dating

1st Century, second half
Circa 50 - Circa 100

School or Style

Roman Imperial

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Bloodstone

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 265
Primary reference Number: 124343
Gem catalogue number: B 323(CM)
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 20 November 2015 Last processed: Wednesday 7 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

Citation for print

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