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Ringstone: CG 656

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Description

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.

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.

Dating

16th Century
Circa 1500 - Circa 1600

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Lapis lazuli

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 656
Primary reference Number: 124891
Gem catalogue number: P 21(CM)

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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