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Metal ring/stamp: CG 556

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

A warrior wearing a plumed helmet of Corinthian type, kneeling (on his right knee) to the right. He holds a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left.

Notes

History note: Given by H.C. Caulfield

Measurements and weight

15.5
25

At the moment, this record does not display units or type of measurements. We will rectify this as soon as possible.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by Caulfied, H. C.

Dating

5th Century BC#
Circa -500 - Circa -400

School or Style

Classical Greek

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Bronze ring

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 556
Primary reference Number: 124635
Gem catalogue number: GR.102.1896
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 23 March 2015 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Metal ring/stamp" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/124635 Accessed: 2024-03-29 11:21:02

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