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Cameo: CG 528

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Unknown

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Description

Youthful bust in profile to the right. The physiognomy is expressive, with its long nose, firm mouth and large eye with hollowed pupil. The hair is short and deep brown in colour. A tunic, light brown in colour, is fastened at the right shoulder by means of a disc-brooch. the entire bust is surrounded by a raised, ovoid frame which is white in colour.

Notes

History note: Given by Mrs J.A. Venn

Measurements and weight

32
48

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Venn, J. A., Mrs

Dating

4th Century, second quarter
Circa 326 - Circa 350

School or Style

Roman Imperial

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Sardonyx

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 528
Primary reference Number: 124606
Gem catalogue number: B 114(CM)

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 20 May 2015

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

Citation for print

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