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Ringstone: CG 124 impression

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Unknown

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Description

Impression of gem: Nude youth in profile to left, wearing chlamys on shoulders, holding sword in right hand. Poss. Ajax or Theseus.

Notes

History note: Given by A.A. de Pass

Legal notes

Given by A.A. de Pass

Measurements and weight

Depth: 2.5 mm
Height: 25 mm
Width: 14 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

4th Century BC#
Circa -0400 BCE - Circa -0301 BCE

School or Style

Etruscan

Components of the work

Intaglio

Materials used in production

Black and white banded agate

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CG 124 impression
Primary reference Number: 313774
Gem catalogue number: P14 (CM)
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 7 February 2024 Updated: Wednesday 7 February 2024 Last processed: Wednesday 7 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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