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Ringstone: CG 316

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

A Canopic jar (symbolizing the dead Osiris) in profile to the right; it has a bearded head wearing an atef crown, with two plumes flanking a solar disc.

Notes

History note: McClean bequest

Measurements and weight

11
14

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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

Sard

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 316
Primary reference Number: 124394
Gem catalogue number: B 337(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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