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There are 5 objects for which Decoration contains → peacock
2007.10.2.299 Semi-naked female figure with a robe draped over her outsretched left arm. The figure is standing next to a plinth upon which a large bird is standing (probably a peacock).
2007.10.2.305 A male figure stands over another figure, prostrate on the ground. The standing figure (probably male) is dressed in a cloak and tunic and holds a blade or scythe in his right hand. The standing figure appears to be holding the decapitated head of the second figure in his left hand. Behind the figure prostrate on the ground is an ox whose front legs are raised from the ground. To the right of the cast a tree or bush is depicted with a large bird (possibly a peacock) perched on one of its branches. At the centre of the cast there is what appears to be a standard or post with two serpents coiled about it. The serpent's heads face each other at the top of the post.
2009.8.171 Peacock, probably refering to Hera. Cast number: 25
78.12.10 Light wash all over, moulded egg design on the soulder, moulded ring around discus and a moulded design of a peacock on the discus.
78.12.11 Moulded boarder on the shoulder, two rings around the discus one of which is raised, within is a peacock displaying tail with head turned to its left, perhaps standing on a branch. Pale buff wash.
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