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An astronomer wearing a himation, left arm and shoulder bare, sitting on the ground beneath a tree, in profile to the left. He is measuring a globe with compasses held in his right hand; the sun, the moon and five stars above him, formerly picked out with pyretic inclusions. Mount: gold ring, type 1a.
History note: Given by A.A. de Pass
10.5
12.5
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Method of acquisition: Given by de Pass, Alfred A.
16th Century
Circa
1500
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Circa
1600
Intaglio
Accession number: CG 656
Primary reference Number: 124891
Gem catalogue number: P 21(CM)
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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