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Accession_Number 2007.10.2.261
Shape Gem cast
Shape_description Oval
Material Plaster
Fabric
Fabric_description
Munsell_color
Decoration Two figures, one is a naked and bearded man standing, the other is a female sitting down. He is holding what looks like a staff or club, which could identify him as Heracles and she is balancing something on her knee. There are trees and vines in the background.
Inscriptions
Condition Slightly worn
Technique/Style
Provenance
Period
Date
Dating_details
Artist
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Image

2019.07.0261.jpg
Front view of a gem cast showing two figures, one is naked and bearded man standing, the other is a female sitting down.
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Beazley_DB
Height
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Handle_height
Other_dims. L. 1.9 W. 2.4
Location 10.2
Edited_by Sam
Date_edited 3/12/08
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