Personal emblem (nisan) crescent linked to a heart-shaped motif. The arm is bisected by a yoke. The bottom of the heart is continued on each side by a diadem-tie; so the nisan may be regarded as trimmed with a diadem.
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 1062
Primary reference Number: 124862
Gem catalogue number: E.241.1982
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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