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Ringstone: CG 399

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Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

A bearded bust is profile to the right; the hair and tunic are rendered somewhat schematically by means of striations. Above the head is an inscription in rustic script. Bivar suggests a reading on the lines of 'sy(ky)s' but the outline of the characters is entirely problematical.

Notes

History note: Greg Bequest

Measurements and weight

12
14

At the moment, this record does not display units or type of measurements. We will rectify this as soon as possible.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by Greg, Robert, Sir

Dating

5th Century#
Circa 400 - Circa 500

School or Style

Sasanian

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Green jasper

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 399
Primary reference Number: 124477
Gem catalogue number: E.28/509.1954

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023

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/124477 Accessed: 2024-04-25 21:55:43

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