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Cameo: CG 532

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Head of a youth with slit-like mouth and wedge-shaped eyes wearing a Phrygian cap from which a fringe of hair protrudes. Possibly Orpheus.

Notes

History note: Given by Dr M.R. James

Measurements and weight

10
13

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by James, M.R. Dr

Dating

4th Century-5th Century
Circa 300 - Circa 500

School or Style

Roman Imperial

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Garnet

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 532
Primary reference Number: 124610
Gem catalogue number: B 116(CM)
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 23 March 2016 Last processed: Wednesday 7 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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