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Metal ring/stamp: CG 553

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Eros flying to the right and holding a wreath within beaded surround.

Notes

History note: Given by the Cyprus Exploration Fund

Measurements and weight

15
8

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by The Cyprus Exploration Fund

Dating

5th Century BC, first half#
Circa -0450 - Circa -0400

School or Style

Early Classical Greek

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Gold ring

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 553
Primary reference Number: 124632
Gem catalogue number: GR.123.1890
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 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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