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Intaglio: M.37-1933

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Sardonyx intaglio of Alexander the Great in Nicolo facing in profile to the right. He has long hair and wears a cloak and Classical armour: dragon-crested helmet embossed with an armed centaur and the bearded mask of Jupiter Ammon, cuirass with scrollwork centring on winged child's head with snake above, lion's mask at the shoulder. Inscription in Roman capitals (not retrograde): ALEXANDER MAGNUS. 'Alexander the Great'.

Notes

History note: Purchased at Sotheby's by donor

Legal notes

Given by A.A. de Pass

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

16th Century
Circa 1500 - 1600

Note

Intaglio was mounted in locket M.4-1952 after its accession in 1952.

Components of the work

Intaglio composed of sardonyx Height 4.2 cm Width 3.2 cm

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Roman capitals, not retrograde

  • Text: ALEXANDER MAGNUS
  • Location: Front
  • Type: Inscription

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.37-1933
Primary reference Number: 167126

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 10 December 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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