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Accession_Number 2009.9.219
Shape Gem cast
Shape_description Oval
Material Latex
Fabric
Fabric_description Red
Munsell_color
Decoration A creature with a human's torso and a bird's body, dressed in full armour, wings attached on the back, holding a sword in one hand. Cast number: 54
Inscriptions
Condition Intact
Technique/Style
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Image

2019.08.0356.jpg
Front view of a gem cast showing a creature (Siren, or harpy?)with a human's torso and a bird's body, dressed in full armour, wings attached on the back, holding a sword in one hand.
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Beazley_DB
Height
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Handle_height
Other_dims. H 2.0 W 1.7
Location 10.2
Edited_by Stefanie Ulrich
Date_edited 03/09/2009
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