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Ringstone: CG 357

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

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Description

A lion walking towards the right, holding the head of an animal, probably a bull, in its mouth. In the background is a tree. Ground line.

Notes

History note: Leake collection

Measurements and weight

12
9

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought by Leake, William Martin

Dating

2nd century A.D.
Circa 100 - Circa 200

School or Style

Roman Imperial

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Jasper

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 357
Primary reference Number: 124435
Gem catalogue number: B 341(CM)

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 20 November 2015

Associated departments & institutions

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

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