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Ringstone: CG 774

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Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

A bearded warrior standing on his left leg, facing towards the left, with his right foot raised behind him, preparing to fight with shield on his arm embossed with Medusa mask, and another weapon, now missing. He wears a crested helmet. Mount: gold ring type 1a.

Notes

History note: Given by A.A. de Pass

Measurements and weight

14.5
16.5

At the moment, this record does not display units or type of measurements. We will rectify this as soon as possible.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 - Circa 1800

School or Style

reworked in the eighteenth Century

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Sardonyx

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 774
Primary reference Number: 124948
Gem catalogue number: P 40(CM)

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 16 May 2016

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/124948 Accessed: 2024-04-27 08:34:56

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