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Ringstone: CG 485

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Male bust in profile to the right. He is clean shaven but has a moustache. A circular pendant hangs from his ear, and there is a pronounced band between his neck and shoulders.

Notes

History note: Given by Mrs C.G. Carrington

Measurements and weight

11
15

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Carrington, C. G. Mrs

Dating

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

School or Style

Hephthalite

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Carnelian

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 485
Primary reference Number: 124563
Gem catalogue number: CM.469.1970
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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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