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Ringstone: CG 654

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Description

An ass in human guise standing on its hind legs, its body to the front and its head to the right. It is almost totally draped in a himation, although its arms and forelegs show through the folds. On the right is a modius which stands on three short legs and contains three ears of corn. Ground line. Mount: gilt metal ring, wire hoop extended to encircle bezel.

Notes

History note: Given by A.A. de Pass

Measurements and weight

10.5
12.5

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given by de Pass, Alfred A.

School or Style

Problematic: Roman imperial or Modern

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Agate

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 654
Primary reference Number: 124889
Gem catalogue number: P 28(CM)

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 30 March 2015

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Ringstone" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/124889 Accessed: 2024-05-02 20:08:56

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