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Accession_Number 2009.9.169
Shape Gem cast
Shape_description Oval
Material Latex
Fabric
Fabric_description Red
Munsell_color
Decoration A naked young man with a cloak and club (?) in his right hand, with the other he touches the shield which lays on a pile of arms. On the shield is the head of the gorgo Medusa. Maybe Perseus. Cast number: 4
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Condition Intact
Technique/Style
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Image

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Front view of a gem cast showing a naked young man with a cloak and club (?) in his right hand, with the other he touches the shield which lays on a pile of arms
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Other_dims. H 3.1 W 2.6
Location 10.2
Edited_by Stefanie Ulrich; Joana varela
Date_edited 03/09/2009; 06.04.2017
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