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Stamp-seal: CG 1043

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Maker(s)

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Description

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.

Notes

History note: Davis gift

Measurements and weight

10
11

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

5th Century#
Circa 400 - Circa 500

School or Style

Sasanian

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Carnelian

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 1043
Primary reference Number: 124843
Gem catalogue number: E.231.1982

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Stamp-seal" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/124843 Accessed: 2024-04-24 08:47:17

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