A Yaksha, shown as a corpulent bearded male figure, nude apart from the mantle over his loins and the turban on his head. He is shown with his head reclining to the right and his left elbow resting on a wineskin while he pours wine from the animal-headed end of a rhyton into his mouth.
History note: Given by Major-General H.L. Haughton
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Method of acquisition: Given by Haughton, H.L. Major-General
2nd Century-4th Century
Circa
100
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Circa
400
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 481
Primary reference Number: 124559
Gem catalogue number: O.34.1951
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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