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Obverse: a rearing Chnoubis, its lion-head in profile to the left and crowned with rays. Amongst the rays and to the right of the head is the legend NOX: in the field are three stars. To the left of the gem is the inscription CXNO and to the right YBI- together spelling the creature's name. beneath the loosely coiled tail is a legend. Reverse: the sign for Chnoubis in two forms, each in triplicate. a rosette-like sign is placed above and below the vertically arranged rows of Chnoubis signs. Along the left side of the stone runs a legend.
History note: McClean bequest
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by McClean, Frank
3rd Century-4th Century#
Circa
200
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Circa
400
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 501
Primary reference Number: 124579
Gem catalogue number: B 330(CM)
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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