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Ringstone: CG 484

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Male bust in profile to the right; he has a moustache and wears a garland around his neck. In front of him is the inscription in Brahmi which reads DARMA (religious doctrine)

Notes

History note: Given by R.G. Whitehead

Measurements and weight

12
14

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Whitehead, R. G.

Dating

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

School or Style

Hephthalite

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Garnet

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 484
Primary reference Number: 124562
Gem catalogue number: CM.60.1967
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 23 March 2016 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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