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Stamp-seal: CG 886

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

Bust of bearded man, facing right. Three dashes constitute a partial border.

Notes

History note: Davis collection purchased with Greg fund

Measurements and weight

8
9.5

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

4th Century (or later)
Production date: circa AD 300

School or Style

Sasanian

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Green heliotrope

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 886
Primary reference Number: 124686
Gem catalogue number: E.60.1982
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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

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