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Accession_Number 2008.2.1.61
Shape Gem cast
Shape_description Rectangle
Material Plaster
Fabric
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Munsell_color
Decoration There are a large group of 10 figures, 5 are standing and 5 are seated. They are engaged in festivities; the second and third figures from the left are holding bowls and appear to be offering them. Behind the seated figures are two standing women who appear to be balancing baskets of fruit on their heads. The two figures on the far right of the scene appear to be playing musical instruments. The scene is framed by two trees, with their branches intertwined above the group of figures. Above the figures there are two small winged figures, possibly cupids.
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Condition Intact
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2019.03.0061.jpg
Front view of a gem cast, showing a large group of 10 figures, 5 are standing and 5 are seated.
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Beazley_DB
Height
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Other_dims. L. 1.8; W. 2.5
Location 10.2
Edited_by Ashli; Laura
Date_edited 18.02.09; 3.8.2016
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