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Ringstone: CG 457

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

A griffin or Senmurv with recurved wing, standing in profile to the right.

Notes

History note: Given by Major-General H.L. Haughton

Measurements and weight

11
7

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Haughton, H.L. Major-General

Dating

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

School or Style

Sasanian

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Carnelian

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 457
Primary reference Number: 124535
Gem catalogue number: O.41.1951
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 28 December 2022 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Ringstone" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/124535 Accessed: 2024-11-24 17:30:56

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