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Ringstone: CG 375

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

A lizard viewed from above. This is a lively and naturalistic representation. The reptile's subtle body and curving tail are rendered with splendid conviction.

Notes

History note: McClean bequest

Measurements and weight

7.5
8.5

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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

Carnelian

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 375
Primary reference Number: 124453
Gem catalogue number: B 253*(CM)
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 April 2017 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Ringstone" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/124453 Accessed: 2024-05-02 10:21:11

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