intaglio impression

Description
Modern impression of a Roman intaglio found at Castlecary. Made in red wax on paper backing. Shows a female figure holding an apple in one hand and a dish of fruit in the other.
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Object detail

Department
Object/Archaeology
Measurement details
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 2.7cm (W 1 1/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 3.4cm (L 1 5/16")
Documentation
Excavation of Castlecary Fort on the Antonine Vallum; Dr David Christison; Archaeologist; active 1900-1905, Mr Mungo Buchanan; 23 Alma St Falkirk; b.1845, d.1923; 1903; Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Documentation notes
p.338.
Field collection reference
CCF-2
Site Type
Site
Fort
coin; Roman
Accession number
1978-433-002

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