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Stamp-seal: CG 1059

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

Entities

Categories

Description

A personal emblem (nisan): crescent joined to a yoke, below it a circle on a yoke. Star on the right and Pahlavi inscription around the device.

Notes

History note: Davis gift

Measurements and weight

12

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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

Chalcedony

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 1059
Primary reference Number: 124859
Gem catalogue number: E.237.1982
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 April 2016 Last processed: Wednesday 7 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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