Cruciform whirligig device consisting of two opposed pairs of animal heads, each in profile and facing in different directions. One pair is of griffin heads, the other of zebu heads. The effect is of alternating griffin and zebu heads disposed in a clockwise direction.
History note: Davis gift
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Method of acquisition: Given by Davis, R.C. Mr
5th Century#
Circa
400
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Circa
500
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 1043
Primary reference Number: 124843
Gem catalogue number: E.231.1982
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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