Maker: Unknown (Possibly)
Gilt- metal ring with oval bloodstone intaglio. Head of the Emperor Comodus in the character of Hercules, facing in profile to the right, wearing a lion-skin helmet with its paws knotted at his neck. With plaster impression.
History note: Unknown before testator
S.G. Perceval Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1922) by Perceval, Spencer George
16th Century?
Circa
1500
CE
-
1600
CE
Intaglio
composed of
bloodstone
Height 15 mm
Width 14 mm
Ring
composed of
gold
Accession number: PER.M.86-1923
Primary reference Number: 176701
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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