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Ringstone: CG 423

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Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

A camel standing in profile to the right; its calf stands below to the left, suckling. The legend above is read by Bivar as (b').ldy (?) 1'st' a personal name deliberately defaced, and the word, rast, meaning 'correct', authenticating the validity of the seal.

Notes

History note: Greg Bequest

Measurements and weight

11
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

4th Century-5th Century
Circa 300 - Circa 500

School or Style

Sasanian

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Carnelian

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 423
Primary reference Number: 124501
Gem catalogue number: E.18/509.1954

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/124501 Accessed: 2024-04-16 10:30:08

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