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There are 152 objects for which Decoration contains → displays
2007.10.2.1 Displays the head of a man with hair, profile facing left
2007.10.2.2 Displays a man wearing robes and holding a spear falling down. There is also a small snake to the right of the man's face.
2007.10.2.5 Displays a full body profile of a man standing wearing only briefs, holding a stick over his left shoulder and holding a head of an animal on his right hand
2007.9.1.100 Displays hieroglyphs within a rectangle.
2007.9.1.101 Displays hieroglyphs within a rectangle.
2007.9.1.102 Displays a long, thin indentation on the left, hieroglyphs on the right and three raised dots on the top and on the bottom.
2007.9.1.103 Displays hieroglyphs within an oval.
2007.9.1.104 Displays an Egyptian god, possibly Amun, facing left, with an ankh on the right.
2007.9.1.105 Displays a lion sitting back on its hind legs, tail in the air, surrounded by a single line border.
2007.9.1.106 Displays a monogram, with parallel feathers, fern leaves or wheat sheaves underneath.
2007.9.1.107 Displays several over-crossing lines, not recognisable as a specific object.
2007.9.1.108 Displays a dragon with a curled tail and outstretched wings, standing on a helmet or a crown. Surrounded by a border with the Latin motto of the Order of the Bath.
2007.9.1.109 Displays an early modern style crest with a flourished border and a simple chessboard design on the main body.
2007.9.1.110 Displays a modern style lion on its hind legs (although only the top half is visible) holding a cross with a large crown above its head. Surrounded by a simple lined border.
2007.9.1.111 Displays a shield divided into four sections, each bearing symbols. Surrounded by a border with Gothic Latin writing, unreadable due to the poor quality of the cast.
2007.9.1.112 Displays a shield topped by a crown and divided into three sections, the left depicting a lion with a cross over each shoulder and another at it's feet.
2007.9.1.113 Displays a crown with two rows of ostrich feathers emerging from it, and a bird's leg and foot emerging from between them. Enclosed in a collar with the Latin motto of the Order of the Bath.
2007.9.1.114 Displays a shield topped by a crown and divided into three sections, the right depicting a lion with a cross over each shoulder.
2007.9.1.115 Displays a shield divided into four sections, possibly bearing the Coat of Arms of the Warren, Stafford and Eaton families. Surrounded by a border with Gothic Latin writing.
2007.9.1.26 Displays a wreath.
2007.9.1.27 Displays a coin showing the head and shoulders of a young man wearing a wreath, profile facing right, with unrecognisable writing around the outside.
2007.9.1.28 Displays the head of a woman with long hair, profile facing left.
2007.9.1.29 Displays a coin depicting a large bird, possibly an eagle, with unrecognisable writing around the outside.
2007.9.1.30 Displays an eagle in flight over what appears to be a dead animal on an altar or podium.
2007.9.1.31 Displays a naked woman, possibly Aphrodite, leaning on a post whilst reaching for her foot.
2007.9.1.32 Displays a winged man carrying a trident riding a hippocampus, facing left.
2007.9.1.33 Displays a very fine image of a half naked woman, her lower half draped in cloth, standing next to a pedestal and carrying a spherical object.
2007.9.1.34 Displays a naked man kneeling on one leg, possibly Perseus, wearing a helmet and a circular shield depicting a face, possibly Medusa's, facing left.
2007.9.1.35 Displays a half naked woman holding a mirror, possibly Aphrodite.
2007.9.1.36 Displays a chariot with two riders being pulled by two horses rearing up, one rider controlling the horses and the other in armour holding a spear.
2007.9.1.37 Displays a forward facing human figure holding a stick or staff.
2007.9.1.38 Displays the figure of a medieval knight, mid stride, wearing a helmet and carrying a sword, facing right.
2007.9.1.40 Displays a man (left) and a woman (right) kneeling facing each other, the woman inspecting the man's out-stretched foot, with a plant growing between them.
2007.9.1.41 Displays a female figure walking, wearing a flowing dress, facing left.
2007.9.1.42 Displays the naked figure of a woman wearing a cloak, facing right.
2007.9.1.43 Displays figure of naked woman.
2007.9.1.44 Displays figure of naked woman holding stick or staff, facing left.
2007.9.1.45 Displays Athena holding a spear, shield and a wreath, facing left, with Greek writing around the edge.
2007.9.1.46 Displays a man, wearing a hat and a cloak, kneeling down and tending to a small animal. Some letters around the outside.
2007.9.1.47 Displays a young naked man kneeling with his head bowed, facing left, and holding on to a post.
2007.9.1.48 Displays a group of seven human figures seated around a spherical object.
2007.9.1.49 Displays a man, wearing a hat and a cloak, kneeling down and tending to a small animal. Some letters around the outside.
2007.9.1.50 Displays the figure of a man carrying a stick standing behind a cow. A small tree can be seen in the background.
2007.9.1.51 Displays the figure of a naked human, resting their arm on a post or similar object.
2007.9.1.52 Displays a naked man, bent over slightly, facing right, and carrying a spear and long, unidentifiable object.
2007.9.1.53 Displays the figure of a half naked woman, facing left, holding a staff and possibly a basket.
2007.9.1.54 Displays a seated human figure, facing left, possibly an image of Athena Parthenos holding Victory in one hand and a shield in the other.
2007.9.1.55 Displays a naked woman wearing a cloak, her left arm raised and her right hand pointing towards the ground.
2007.9.1.56 Displays a very thin human figure in a walking pose, facing right. There is a large, unidentifiable shape behind the figure, but this may be due to a fault with the plaster cast or the original gem.
2007.9.1.57 Displays four pigs, one on all fours facing right in the foreground, the other three are in the background on their hind legs facing upwards.
2007.9.1.58 Displays three harpies, the leftmost one holding a lyre.
2007.9.1.59 Displays a naked human figure riding a hippocampus, probably a Nereid, holding a cornucopia and possibly wearing a helmet, both facing left.
2007.9.1.60 Displays a lion facing forwards, its front legs resting on a sphere.
2007.9.1.61 Displays a large animal, possibly a panther, with a staff visible in the background, possibly piercing the animal.
2007.9.1.62 Displays two roosters pulling a chariot, which is ridden by another animal, possibly a mouse, all facing right.
2007.9.1.63 Displays a dolphin holding a trident in its mouth.
2007.9.1.64 Displays a man inspecting the foot of a horse, possibly re-shoeing it.
2007.9.1.65 Displays a lion, facing right.
2007.9.1.66 Displays the figure of an eagle holding a wreath in its claws.
2007.9.1.67 Displays a cow suckling its young.
2007.9.1.68 Displays a crab.
2007.9.1.69 Displays a cow suckling its young.
2007.9.1.70 Displays an ant, with the letters C on the left side and A on the right.
2007.9.1.71 Displays a small animal, probably a rat or a mouse.
2007.9.1.72 Displays a mouse with a small ball.
2007.9.1.73 Displays a dolphin, with a star-like shape beneath it.
2007.9.1.74 Displays a winged horse.
2007.9.1.75 Displays a four-legged creature, possibly feline (a lion) or canine or a horse.
2007.9.1.76 Displays a human figure kneeling or lying down, facing right, with five or six pots lined up behind them.
2007.9.1.77 Displays a human figure, kneeling facing right, holding a sack possibly made from a cows udder.
2007.9.1.78 Displays a winged human figure, facing left, holding a thin, curled object in his left hand, with a dog lying down at his feet.
2007.9.1.79 Displays a human figure, facing left, carrying a sword and a shield.
2007.9.1.80 Displays a human figure, facing left, holding one long, thin object in each hand.
2007.9.1.81 Displays an abstract winged creature, possibly a horse or a cat.
2007.9.1.82 Displays two water birds, one partially obscured by the other, surrounded by several raised dots and a simple lined border.
2007.9.1.83 Displays a crane or similar bird standing next to an altar or pedestal surrounded by a few plants.
2007.9.1.84 Displays the poorly defined figure of a horse with its head bowed.
2007.9.1.85 Displays the poorly defined figures of two or three horses running.
2007.9.1.86 Displays the front view of three horses who appear to be stabled.
2007.9.1.87 Displays two human figures who appear to be wrestling, surrounded by a simple lined border.
2007.9.1.88 Displays the front view of four horses, with the top half of a human figure appearing above them, altogether possibly representing a four-horse chariot.
2007.9.1.89 Displays a man riding a horse.
2007.9.1.90 Displays a man riding a horse, both poorly defined.
2007.9.1.91 Displays a hippocampus.
2007.9.1.92 Displays a human figure, facing left, seated on a sphere with their head bowed and holding a staff in their right hand.
2007.9.1.93 Displays a lion, the front half of its body lowered, surrounded by a simple lined border
2007.9.1.94 Displays a human figure kneeling facing left, tending to a small plant.
2007.9.1.95 Displays the front view of two horses, with the top half of a human figure above them, altogether showing a two-horse chariot.
2007.9.1.96 Displays hieroglyphs.
2007.9.1.97 Displays hieroglyphs.
2007.9.1.98 Displays Thoth holding the eye of Horus, possibly on an amulet.
2007.9.1.99 Displays a scarab beetle and an Egyptian god, possibly Sobek.
2007.9.2.1 Displays a winged woman in flight, holding flowers in her hands, and carrying a naked child on her back who is holding a torch aloft in his right hand. (Box Index = Personification of Morning/Day). Tray 5, Layer 1, Gem 1
2007.9.2.10 Displays a man, wearing armour and a wreath and carrying a spear, and a winged woman who is leaning forward, riding in a four-horse chariot. All horses are rearing up. Surrounded by a leafy border. Layer 5, Layer 1, Gem 10
2007.9.2.11 Displays a naked man with fairly long hair reclining in his seat, whilst a smaller winged figure of indeterminate gender stands in front of him, holding a bowl up to their mouth. (Box Index = Bacchus giving a drink to Love). Tray 5, layer 1, Gem 11
2007.9.2.12 Displays a young woman with her head covered, apparently airborne without wings, and holding a cross in her left hand, whilst a cherub in the lower right corner leans on his trumpet. (Box Index = A happy soul flying to the sky). Tray 5, Layer 1, Gem 12
2007.9.2.13 Displays a seated woman writing on a tablet, a lyre at her feet, whilst a winged figure, a small owl sitting behind his left foot, holds a small jug above a burning oil lamp. A latin inscription is beneath them. (Box Index = Virtue assissted by Genius)Tray 5, Layer 1, Gem 13
2007.9.2.14 Displays the head of a young man, profile facing left, surrounded by writing. Box 5, Layer 1, Gem 14
2007.9.2.15 Displays the head of a young man, profile facing left. (Box Index = The Knight Thorwaldsen). Tray 5, Layer 1, Gem 15
2007.9.2.16 Displays the figure of a naked woman, her head turned away to the right, trying to cover herself with a piece of cloth. (Box Index = Venus).
2007.9.2.17 Displays a seated woman sitting in front of a column topped by the bust of a man, upon which her left hand rests, whilst in her right hand she holds a pen. (Box Index = Goddess Happiness with the portrait of His Excellence Prince Zizindorph).
2007.9.2.18 Displays a winged man who is holding onto a mostly naked woman who is reclining on the ground and whose arms are held up around his head. Similar to the statue of Cupid and Psyche by Canova. (Box Index = Amore, e Psiche / Love and Psyche).
2007.9.2.19 Displays a seated woman, bent over, her head resting on her right hand. A bird with a long beak is visible in the background. (Box Index = Goddess of Friendship crying for the dead friend).
2007.9.2.2 Displays the seated figures of a man and a woman on the left hand side, with a shield bearing the image of two arrows in the foreground, whilst a mostly naked soldier weraing a helmet and cloak and carrying a spear stands on the right hand side. (Box Index = Hektor reprimanding Paris). Tray 5, Layer 1, Gem 2
2007.9.2.20 Displays a woman, standing on tip-toes, with her finger held to her face in a thinking gesture. (Described in box index as 'Ballerina').
2007.9.2.21 Displays a woman, standing up, head facing right, with her hands on her hips. (Box Index = Ballerina).
2007.9.2.22 Displays the head of a man, possibly Hermes, profile facing right, wearing a winged hat. (Box Index = Head of Perseus).
2007.9.2.23 Displays three women, standing together with their arms around each other, mostly naked except for one piece of cloth wrapped around them. Some Greek writing around the outside. (Box Index = The Three Graces).
2007.9.2.24 Displays the head and shoulders of a man, profile facing left. (Box Index = Head of Napolean).
2007.9.2.26 Displays the head of a woman with an elaborate, bound-up hairstyle, profile facing right. (Box Index = Head of "Beneficenza" in the deposit of St. Maria Cristina in Vienna).
2007.9.2.27 Displays the head of a man, possibly Hermes, wearing a hat, profile facing left. (Box Index = Head of Paris).
2007.9.2.28 Displays Heracles with curly hair and a beard pulling up from behind him another man by the ankle and hair, who is clutching at a lionskin on the ground. (Box Index = Herakles and Lichas).
2007.9.2.29 Displays a half naked woman, her right arm held up, obscuring most of her head, holding a small jug in the same hand, and a cup in the left. (Box Index = Head of Hebe).
2007.9.2.3 Displays a winged woman in flight, her head bowed, and carrying two naked children in her arms who appear to be asleep. (Box Index = Personification of Night). Tray 5, layer 1, Gem 3
2007.9.2.30 Displays the head of a woman, her hair tied up, and wearing a small crown. (Box Index = Head of Hebe).
2007.9.2.31 Displays a woman, her back to us and her head looking right, standing next to a small pillar and holding a lyre in her left hand. (Box Index = A Muse).
2007.9.2.32 Displays the front view of a naked man, standing by what may be a tree stump, holding a tall, thin object in his right hand. Some Greek writing around the outside. (Box Index = Palamede).
2007.9.2.33 Displays the head of a man with curly hair, profile facing left. (Box Index = Head of Palamedes).
2007.9.2.34 Displays a soldier wearing only a crested helmet, holding a club in the air, his other hand around the throat of a centaur, who is lying nearly defeated on the ground, his upper body bent backwards. (Box Index = Theseus killing a Centaur).
2007.9.2.35 Displays the head of a man, profile facing left. (Box Index = The Marquis of Canova).
2007.9.2.4 Displays the seated figure of a woman on the left hand side, her arms outstretched, being handed a child by Hermes, standing on the right. (Box Index = Mercury giving baby Bacchus to a Nymph of the covern of Nysa). Tray 5, Layer 1, Gem 4
2007.9.2.5 Displays four human figures. From left to right: a man with his head bowed and a hammer raised in his right hand, whilst holding a spear or an arrow in his left; a seated woman, her head turned away to the right, holding an arrow in her right hand, pointed down into a bowl she is holding in her left; a cherub, holding a long pole, his left arm outstretched and looking upwards at the figure behind him; a naked man wearing a helmet and holding a bundle of cloth and an arrow, and looking down at the cherub. (Box Index = Vulcan, Venus, Cupid, and Mars).Tray 5, Layer 1, gem 5
2007.9.2.6 Displays a mostly naked woman, her lower half draped in cloth, who is seated and holding the right arm of a cherub standing in front of her. A small flowering plant, a bee and two birds are also visible. (Box Index = Venus with crying Cupid who has been stung by a bee). Tray 5, Layer 1, Gem 6
2007.9.2.7 Displays a winged man, crouching down on one knee, a quiver of arrows on his back and a bow at his feet are visible, whilst a woman reclines on the ground, only her lower half covered in cloth, resting her upper body agaist his knee. (Box Index = Amore e Psiche or Love and Psyche). Box 5, Layer 1, Gem 7
2007.9.2.8 Displays a seated naked man, one hand resting on the handle of a club, the other holding a bowl, whilst a woman stands in front of him, holding a small jug in her raised right hand. (Box Index = Hercules and Hebe). Tray 5, Layer 1, Gem 8
2007.9.2.9 Displays three cherubs in flight with their arms around one another. (Box Index = Group of Cupids). Box 5, layer 1, Gem 9
2007.9.3.1 Displays the head of a mostly bald and bearded man, profile facing right.
2007.9.3.10 Displays two winged human figures in a boat that is being pulled by four dolphins.
2007.9.3.11 Displays a dog sitting on its hind legs in front of a small shrine.
2007.9.3.12 Displays a horned cow, front legs raised on a rock, head bowed and looking back behind it, two calves stand underneath.
2007.9.3.13 Displays a horned cow, it's head bowed and looking behind it, suckling it's young.
2007.9.3.14 Displays five human figures, two kneeling, two standing and one seated, details are too small to see more.
2007.9.3.15 Displays the head of a bald bearded man, facing left, with the face of a boar appearing out of the back of his head.
2007.9.3.16 Displays a winged, female sphinx, a shield held under her front right leg.
2007.9.3.17 Displays two men talking closely.
2007.9.3.18 Displays a seated woman, cloth covering only her lower body, her hand up under her chin in a pose that suggests thinking.
2007.9.3.19 Displays a man standing, other details are too small to identify.
2007.9.3.2 Displays a three-quater view of the head of a man, who has a beard and is wearing a wreath, facing right.
2007.9.3.20 Displays a centaur sitting on his hind legs, his arms around a man standing next to him, whilst another figure in the background plays a pipe.
2007.9.3.21 Displays a front view of a seated woman, a small lion at her right side.
2007.9.3.22 Displays a seated man wearing a cloak, inspecting an object resting on his lap.
2007.9.3.23 Displays a chariot race in very small, fine detail.
2007.9.3.24 Displays a winged woman riding side-saddle on a bull.
2007.9.3.25 Displays a man crouching down in front of a tree.
2007.9.3.26 Displays a cherub standing in a large shell, which he appears to be steering by way of a rudder.
2007.9.3.3 Displays a seated man, head bowed slightly, holding a dagger in his right hand.
2007.9.3.4 Displays a cherub holding a bunch of grapes, and a chicken(?).
2007.9.3.5 Displays a naked man, carrying a spear and a lion skin.
2007.9.3.6 Displays a man slightly crouched and bent over, possibly about to throw a discus.
2007.9.3.7 Displays a standing woman (left) and a seated man (right) who is possibly wearing a crown.
2007.9.3.8 Displays the head of a woman with hair that is plaited and tied up, profile facing right.
2007.9.3.9 Displays the head of a woman, her hair tied in a bun, below which is the image of what may be a bird.
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