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Obverse: Harpocrates seated on a lotus bloom. In addition the central subject is surrounded by animals-triads of uraei (snakes), goats, beetles, hawks and crocodiles. Reverse: inscription in six lines
History note: Given by Mrs J.A. Venn
18
21.5
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Method of acquisition: Given by Venn, J. A., Mrs
2nd Century-3rd Century
Circa
100
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Circa
300
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 497
Primary reference Number: 124575
Gem catalogue number: B 319(CM)
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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