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Accession_Number 2007.10.2.241
Shape Gem cast
Shape_description Rectangular; Rounded edges
Material Plaster
Fabric
Fabric_description
Munsell_color
Decoration Single figure of a young winged (male) child holding a bow and club in his left hand, the club rests over his shoulder. His quivver is possibly depicted on the ground at his feet. The figure is presumably Eros or Cupid, although the club is an unusual addition (possibly indicating the imitation of Herakles, as in examples found at Pompeii).
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Condition Some surface damage
Technique/Style
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Attribution
Image

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Front view of a gem cast showing a single figure of a young winged child holding a bow and a club.
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Beazley_DB
Height
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Handle_height
Other_dims. L. 1.7; W. 1.4
Location 10.2
Edited_by Guja and Matt
Date_edited 12.11.08
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