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'.
History note: Given by Revd. R.L.B. Oliver.
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Method of acquisition: Given by Oliver, R. L. B., The Rev.
5th Century#
Circa
400
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Circa
500
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 398
Primary reference Number: 124476
Gem catalogue number: E.16.1942
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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