Combination of hippalectryon (cock-horse) type standing in profile to the right. Its cock's legs support the head and neck of a horse superimposed on a Silenus mask; behind the 'body' of the monster is composed the head of a ram with an elephant's trunk and tusk emerging from its mouth. a kerykeion is shown at the point of junction between the Silenus and ram heads. ground line.
History note: Greg Bequest
10
14
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Greg, Robert, Sir
1st Century
Circa
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Circa
100
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 352
Primary reference Number: 124430
Gem catalogue number: GR.14.1954
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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