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The anguipede, its cock-head in profile to the right and body to the front, holding a whip in its right hand which extends above its head. A piece of cloth is draped over the right arm, and a round shield is held by the left, and is inscribed. There is a surrounding legend. reverse: an elongated mummy-like figure in profile to the right and possibly wearing a kalathos either standing or lying full-length across the centre field. the legend which runs along the back of the mummy is a vowel series which is incomplete due to damage.
History note: Given by Mrs J.A. Venn
18
21*
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Method of acquisition: Given by Venn, J. A., Mrs
3rd Century-4th Century#
Circa
200
-
Circa
400
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 509
Primary reference Number: 124587
Gem catalogue number: B 327(CM)
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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