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Seated male figure, bearded and naked from the waist up. He is holding what appears to be a scythe (possibly identifying him as Kronos). Elaborate seat, possibly a throne. Detail at bottom left of cast is possibly a temple on the summit of a hill or mountain.
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| 2007.10.2.242
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A tall and slender female figure carrying a bow and depicted with a stag, possibly identifying the figure as Artemis. The unusual dress might suggest that the gem showed an unknown female depicted as Artemis.
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| 2007.10.2.244
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A female figure in short knee-length dress is depicted resting against something in the background of the scene, however, it is unclear whether it is vegetation or a structure. The figure appears to have a quivver on her shoulder, possibly identifying her as Artemis.
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| 2007.10.2.311
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A large female figure reclines in the centre of the scene. She is dressed in robes and is wearing either a helmet or a cap (Phyrigian cap?). Her left arm is resting on a disembodied (bearded male) head and her left hand holds a staff which rests against her upper-arm or shoulder. Beneath the large female figure and to the left of the male head are two shapes which possibly represent boats or ships. These shapes might indicate that the portion of the scene below the female figure is in fact a river or the sea. In turn this might suggest that the disembodied head is emerging from the water (possibly identifying it as a river god). To the left of the scene a very small figure appears to be presenting the large female figure with something, possibly a basket or urn. A slightly larger figure, leaning on a stick, looks on from beneath a tree. Above the very small figures head are two animals (presumably intended to appear to be further off in the background). One at least of these animals is certainly a horse. To the right of the large female figure's head there is a representation of a stag. At the top of the scene in a central position are three shapes. It is unclear exactly what these are (possibly huts or houses of some description?).
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| 2020.8.1
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Simple profile cartoon drawing of Paolo Orsi, slightly balding, bespectacled, with moustache & pointed beard; wearing a suit & tie. Signed "W.R. Lawson / Siracusa.1929. / 'Deus sit vobiscum'". Framed behind glass, in a simple black frame, with "P. Orsi / Syracuse April 1929" in pencil on the wooden back. Gummed label on back identifying framer: "From J.P. Ballard, Reading Fine Art Gallery, 21, Cross Street, Reading. / Printseller, Mount Cutter, Gilder and Picture Frame Manufacturer. / Dept for Windsor & Newton's Specialties./ For Repeat Orders please quote No. 4492" (4492 written in pencil).
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