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Roman intaglio (Ceres)
Oval of heliotrope. Depicts Ceres seated on a stool left. She wears a chiton and a himation; around her head is a fillet or diadem. In her right hand is probably an ear of corn. Her left arm supports her. Behind the goddess is a transverse scepter.
LI1.7
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
25.212/2.4
Find Information
Site Name: Brecon Gaer, Powys
Grid Reference: SO 02 NW
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1924-1925
Acquisition
Donation, 18/10/1923
Measurements
length / mm:11
maximum width / mm:8.5
width / mm
thickness / mm:3
weight / g:1.0
Material
heliotrope
Location
St Fagans Life Is gallery : Roman and Medieval Jewellery
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