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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.

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Roman intaglio (Ceres)
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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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