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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.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
25.212/2.4
Find Information
Site Name: Brecon Gaer, Powys
Collection Method: Excavation
Date: 1924-1925
Acquisition
donation, 18/10/1923
Measurements
Length
(mm): 11
maximum width
(mm): 8.5
thickness
(mm): 3
Weight
(g): 1.0
Material
Heliotrope
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