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Ringstone: CG 398

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Bust of a bearded man (possibly a Mage) facing; his hair is bushy and is especially luxuriant over his ears; the nose is large and the eyes circular and protruding. He wears an elaborate tunic, the upper part of which (visible on the gem) has an elaborate neckline. A Pahlavi inscription over the bust is read by Bivar 'pst'n ('L)yzd'n-'Reliance on the gods'.

Notes

History note: Given by Revd. R.L.B. Oliver.

Measurements and weight

14
15

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Oliver, R. L. B., The Rev.

Dating

5th Century#
Circa 400 - Circa 500

School or Style

Sasanian

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Agate

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 398
Primary reference Number: 124476
Gem catalogue number: E.16.1942

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 24 January 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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