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Accession_Number 2009.10.2.44
Shape Gem cast
Shape_description Round
Material Latex
Fabric
Fabric_description
Munsell_color
Decoration A large cast with a depiction of the zodiac signs as a border. Four men are pictured, on the far left a man with winged shoes and hat (Hermes), with a cockerel standing next to him, bearded man on throne(Zeus) who is standing on Poseidon, on the right another man with a helmet and sheild (Ares). Number 44.
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Condition Cracked
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Front view of a gem cast showing a large cast with a depiction of the zodiac signs as a border. Four men are pictured, on the far left a man with winged shoes and hat (Hermes), with a cockerel standing...
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Height
Diameters H- 5.8 W- 5.2
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Location 10.2
Edited_by Natalie and Tash
Date_edited 11.11.09
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