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Ringstone: CG 294

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Aphrodite, as Venus Victrix, standing in profile to the right. She wears a himation and holds a plumed helmet in her right hand. She rests her left elbow on a column. A spear is shown diagonally behind her body. In front of her is a shield. Ground line.

Notes

History note: Perceval bequest

Measurements and weight

11
14

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 Perceval, Spencer George

Dating

2nd Century#
Circa 100 - Circa 200

School or Style

Roman Imperial

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Carnelian

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 294
Primary reference Number: 124372
Gem catalogue number: B 109(CM)

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 7 February 2024

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/124372 Accessed: 2024-04-25 16:04:41

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