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Obverse: the anguipede as described in CG 509 but with the shield shown in profile. Strangely formed letters scattered over the surrounding field, apart from a possible initial digamma, make up the name Abrasax and Iao. Reverse: a stele or small building with pitched roof standing on a low platform. In the triangular pediment is a star; inscribed on the stele itself( under the pediment) are four indecipherable signs. another star rests underneath the whole structure.
History note: Perceval bequest
18
23
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed
3rd Century-4th Century#
Circa
200
AD
-
Circa
400
AD
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 510
Primary reference Number: 124588
Gem catalogue number: B 328(CM)
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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