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2004.8.5 Eleven, black palmettes in fan arrangement, two of which are joined at the stems. Left of the palmettes there is a verticle black line with a series of small black dots, parallel, either side (ten left of the line and eight right of the line) which is believed to be a branch of a tree. Right of the palmettes there is a solid, thin black line (L. 3.8).
2005.7.2 Stylized tree ('Tree of Life'?) design in central roundel, surrounded by solid circular band.
2007.1.10.36 Naked man holding a staff sitting on a lion skin with a baby on his lap, both looking at a deer by a tree
2007.1.10.44 Naked man lying on the ground with club next to him and a tree and two deers on the background
2007.10.1.1 Tree with fruit, snake to the right
2007.10.1.17 Man fighting big animal (possibly horse) with tree in background (on right hand side) Cast Number 81
2007.10.1.18 Man fighting large dog (with head between man's legs)with tree in background. Cast number 82
2007.10.1.3 Possibly Hercules on the left, holding a club and Aphrodite on the right. Tree behind Aphrodite with snake coiled round.
2007.10.1.4 Naked man holding a club and a tree branch. Face (incomplete) turning right.
2007.10.2.117 Four figures sitting on a wall. To the left is a tree.
2007.10.2.146 Male figure reclining on a carrage, surrounded by winged children one pushing the wheel, the other holding reigns and a whip, the third being embraced by the male figure, who is half naked. A tree trunk on the fair right of the cast, with branches stretching above the figures.
2007.10.2.152 Three figures. A man, visibly fatter and older than the others, is bound to a tree. A second man is standing in front of him and has a small vessel in his left hand (offering it to the other man?). Finally a woman is sensually reclining in the foreground, showing her naked back to the audience.
2007.10.2.193 Naked man standing up, leaning on a tree. Another figure sitting down. A bird in the background.
2007.10.2.253 Two figures are depicted. The figure to the left of the scene is a seated semi-naked female. Her dress or cloak lays across her lap and is gathered up in her left hand. Her head is bowed slightly. In the centre of the foreground is a semi-circle which crosses the female figure's left ankle or calf. It is unclear what this might represent. The second figure (to the right) is a smaller winged male facing to the left and the larger figure. He appears to be carrying a bow and stands under a tree. The two figures are almost certainly Aphrodite and Eros.
2007.10.2.265 Three male figures positioned under a tree, two sitting and the one in the middle who appears to be younger is standing on a rock. They are possibly shepherds as one is holding a staff.
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.
2007.10.2.307 A bearded male figure crouches before a large handled urn. The urn is decorated with a simple line pattern. The figure appears to be holding a small hammer in his right hand, which he is possibly in the process of using (his gaze/concentration appears fixed upon it). To the far right of cast a tree is depicted, perhaps to simply denote the scene is an exterior one (rural rather than urban might also be suggested).
2007.10.2.308 A large ox or bull is represented to the left and centre of the scene taking up most of the space within the cast. The beast's head is turned as if it is looking towards the viewer. To the right a figure (probably male) is seated beneath a tree holding a staff. At the figure's feet there appears to be a second (much smaller) creature.
2007.10.2.311 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?).
2007.10.2.313 Man lying down, with a jug by his side, two deer and a tree in the background.
2007.10.2.322 Man holding a goat by the head, he is possibly a shepherd. There is a tree in the background.
2007.10.2.33 Profile portrait of a woman? with lines over face maybe a tree
2007.10.2.45 Three women, Left hand one is poking a stick in a tree, centre one is seated, right hand one is catching babies that fall out of tree from poking.
2007.7.1A-S Rim (A-D) has tongues on the top, a design with dots and traigular shapes on the sides, with palmettes below; Side A (H-K) shows a symposion, with a bearded man (Dionysos?) and possibly the hoof of a satyr; Side B (L-N) shows a battle. A, B, C: Rim with tongues, side design and palmettes below; D: Rim with tongues and side design, no palmettes below; E: Fragment from just below the rim with the palmette design; F: Fragment from below the rim, all black with part of a palmette on the lower left; G: Black on both sides; H: Head and shoulders of a bearded man(Dionysos?) with the circle and triangular motif running vertically on the right; I: Arm and torso of the bearded man on the upper part, on the lower part there is another object which could be his couch; J: Left half is black, right half contains an unclear section of the symposion scene; K: Drapery, most likely from the symposion scene, with a drinking horn in the lower right corner and possibly the hoof of a satyr; L: Top half of the battle scene, with a nude man holding a spear, and probably a tree running vertically along the left side. The scene is bounded by the circle and triangle design; M: Lower half of L, with the lower body of the nude man, drapery on the left side; N: Leg of the nude man, with the lower part of the tree running vertically on the left; O-P: Plain black; Q: Black, with part of the circle and triangle design; R: Black, with part of a design on the top; S: Base, tongue design
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.
2007.9.2.32 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).
2007.9.3.25 Displays a man crouching down in front of a tree.
2007.9.3.34 The shepherd Faustolus finding Romulus and Remus with the she-wolf. To the right is an olive tree.
2008.2.1.49 Clothed woman walking amoung naked men, some of whom are bending over either to pick up or put down flowers behind her, and one of which stands in front of her handing her flowers. Tree in the background.
2008.2.1.60 Three male figures, the left male figure is playing the flute and the middle male figure is playing the lyre whilst seated. The figure on the far right is standing under a tree and restraining an animal, possibly a sheep.
2009.10.2.119 A collection of figures, a bearded man sitting under a tree, watching a centaur dancing with a woman, two cupids surround them. Number 51.
2009.10.2.140 Figure of a woman lying underneath a tree containing large bird. Two male figures stand to the left. Number 12.
2009.10.2.159 Clothed man wearing a hat standing next to a post (possibly a tree). Number 31
2009.10.2.183 Left to right: woman seating on a tree, an other one holding a baby on top of a dog and picking something from the tree. Man holding something. Latin insription.
2009.10.2.249 Winged Eros at a flaming altar in front of a temple, with a statue of a nude Aphrodite inside, and a tree behind Number 39
2009.10.2.256 Reclining nude Aprhodite with drapery under a tree with a bird in it, accompanied by one winged child playing a lyre, another fanning her and a third figure under the tree. Number 46
2009.10.2.372 Nude Aphrodite with drapery over her legs, holding object in her hand. There is a tree in the background and a helmet and shield at her feet. One foot is resting on a stone. Number 28
2009.10.2.381 Seated semi-nude bearded male with a female figure on the left leaning over him with her hands on his shoulders. A male figure with his left hand raised and leading a horse is on the left of the figures, and a standing female figure on the right holding drapery. There is a temple behind the figures and a tree on either side, with two bearded male figures under the right-hand tree. Number 37
2009.10.2.383 Nude male figure lying on a couch or bed in front of four horses and a smaller standing figure on the right, holding an object in their right hand, and a tree on the left. Number 39
2009.10.2.398 Kneeling female centaur embracing a centaur child underneath a tree. Number 54
2009.10.2.85 Figure of standing man holding a harp by a tree, with Eros at his feet. Gem cast number - 17
2009.10.2.88 A figure of a man, looking to his right, standing by a tree, with a sack on the floor to his left.Number - 20
2009.10.2.93 Naked man standing with a harp, on the right of which there is a small child at his feet, next to whom there is a man who is sitting in front of a tree. There is an inscription: "LAVRAIED" Gem cast number - 25
2009.10.2.95 Man hanging from tree by rope. Gem cast number - 27
2009.8.126 Two cows beside a blooming tree. The one on the left is still standing, the other one is lying. Cast number: 69
2009.8.129 A serpent winded around a tree, an axe in the foreground. Cast number: 75
2009.8.14 Aphrodite wearing a cloak around her waist. Cupid is standing under a tree with a bow in his hand. There is an inscription next to Aphrodite. Cast number: 3
2009.8.15 Woman wearing a dress, carrying something in her arm. One hand put on a tree. Cast number: 4
2009.8.153 A shepherd sitting on a stone and leaning on a tree, watching a bull. Cast number: 7
2009.8.183 A naked man with a beard holding a stick and putting one foot on a rock. There is a tree in the middle. On the other side of it a woman wearing a dress and a helmet. There is a serpent at her feet and another one behind her. Maybe Athena and Hercules.
2009.8.208 A temple with 4 columns, in the middle the statue of a god or goddess wearing a helmet and holding something in her hand. Next to the temple is a tree. Cast number: 62
2009.8.26 A woman standing on a pole or tree. One hand placed on the pole bending her head. There is an inscription. Cast number: 39
2009.8.63 A man with a beard and wavy hair kneeling in front of an altar, holding a snake. Behind him, stading a young woman. On the other side of the altar, a tree with a ram head. On a pole is a mask. Inscription on the bottom. Cast number: 116
2009.9.12 Four column temple with a pointed gable. In the middle is a statue of a naked man leaning against a tree or pole. Cast number: 26
2009.9.127 A naked winged child covering a boar. In the background a tree. Cast number: 61
2009.9.153 A naked boy with wings standing in front of a tree, hands behind his back. Cast number: 87
2009.9.156 Three naked children with wings playing around a tree or gathering fruits. One is sitting in the tree, the others are on the right and left side of the stem. Cast number: 90
2009.9.157 Three naked children playing around a tree or gathering the fruits. One is sitting in the tree, the others standing on the left and right side of the stem. Cast number: 91
2009.9.176 A young naked man wearing a cloak, holding the reins of a horse with wings standing next to him. There is a tree on the right side. Maybe Perseus and Pegasus. Cast number: 11
2009.9.177 A horse with wings grazing next to a tree. Probably Pegasus. Cast number: 12
2009.9.217 A bird sitting in the crown of a tree looking towards the sun. Cast number: 52
2009.9.271 A naked man sitting on a rock holding a shield, behind him a horse. On his left side a tree and next to his feet lies his armour. Cast number: 9
2009.9.65 Two capricorns or goats standing on their hind legs, pushing their fron legs on the stem of a tree that it between them. Cast number: 79
2009.9.85 A naked young man with wings holding a spear or a stick in his hand aiming at an insect sitting in a tree. Cast number: 18
2009.9.98 A naked winged child poking a bird sitting in a tree with a stick or spear. Cast number: 31
22.3.2 Inside is black apart from reserved rim. Two oblong handles, black on top and reserved underneath. Black rim runs around outside of the rim which is slightly offset. Main design is a satyr and maenad with tree between flanked by palmettes. Thin black band and black stem. Foot is black on top and reserved side. Resting surface is reserved and inside is half black and half reserved. Small central dot and circle.
51.4.10 Offset rim and interior is glazed black but streaky allowing red to show through. The two handles are also black on the top and reserved underneath. Beneath each handle is an ivy leaf on a long curling stalk. The main design on both sides is flanked by eyes, which have red centres and white incised bands around them, superimposed onto black. Side A is a seated youth in profile to the rightin chiton and himation (?. Added white on stool and red on chimation and fillet on his head. Side B is a tree (?) with detail added in red-purple . No substantial foot, but a reserved, flat base.
REDMG:1953.25.23 Mouth black outside; reserved neck; black on exterior of handle; band of black vertical bars above band of black rays on shoulder. Body (at front, only): black line; two rows of black dots alternating with white dots; two black lines; figural scene. Body, below: black band, black line, broad black band, black line, black to foot and on top of foot; black band on lower part of concave element; otherwise reserved. Figural scene depicts a male figure wrestling a bull. The figures are flanked by trees with black and white fruits and thin vines. The hero’s clothes hang on the left tree and his quiver hangs above him. While this scene might depict either Herakles with the Cretan bull or Theseus with the (same) bull of Marathon, the incisions on the head covering (slightly stippled) suggest that this is a schematic rendering of Herakles’ lion-scalp helmet. Added white is used for the rendering of details such as fruit on trees, as well as the forepart of the bull, and his tail, while incision is used to indicate the drapery, quiver, and musculature of the hero, as well as his head covering. On attribution, cf. CVA Cambridge 1, pls. 22, 21.
TEMP.2003.2.2 Fragment with man with beard visible, only left hand and upper body are visible. He appears to be holding the branch of a tree (Dionysus). Quite a few chips and markings on the front. Inside is not coloured.
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