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Obverse: a figure with the body of humanoid shape, but otherwise bird-like. It has wings, which are extended, bird's legs and feet and a small avian head in profile to the left. A crown of rays and a nimbus recall the legendary phoenix, which is extensively alluded to on amulets. the reverse is blank.
History note: McClean bequest
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed by McClean, Frank
4th Century-6th Century
Circa
300
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600
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Accession number: CG 515
Primary reference Number: 124593
Gem catalogue number: B 335(CM)
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Magical amulet" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/124593 Accessed: 2024-11-05 16:28:48
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