A naked athlete about to throw the discus, trunk and head facing front, legs to the right. Mount: gold fob, stem enamelled with fleur-de-lys in relief
History note: Shannon Bequest
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Height: 15.5 mm
Width: 12 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
Problematic: Roman imperial or Modern
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 655
Primary reference Number: 124890
Gem catalogue number: S 32(CM)
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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