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Ringstone: CG 415

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

A man standing on the right; he wears a tunic and holds a spear which he thrusts through the body of a rampant lion.

Notes

History note: Given by Professor J.H. Middleton

Measurements and weight

13
3

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Middleton, John Henry, Professor

Dating

5th Century-6th Century
Circa 400 - Circa 600

School or Style

Sasanian

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Bronze alloy

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 415
Primary reference Number: 124493
Stable URI

Audit data

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