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Ringstone: CG 875

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Zeus seated in profile to the left upon a throne. He wears a himation and holds a patera is his right hand and an upright sceptre in his left. At his feet is an eagle. Ground line

Notes

History note: Davis gift

Measurements and weight

15
8.5

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Place(s) associated

  • Iran ⪼ Iran

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought by Davis, R.C. Mr

Dating

2nd Century
Circa 100 - Circa 200

School or Style

Roman Imperial

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Carnelian

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 875
Primary reference Number: 124675
Gem catalogue number: CM.27.1982
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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