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Accession_Number 2007.10.2.306
Shape Gem cast
Shape_description Oval
Material Plaster
Fabric
Fabric_description
Munsell_color
Decoration At the centre of the cast is a naked young male, he is seated on what appears to be a large smooth rock. A large serpent is coiled beneath the male figure and to the right a lyre is placed on a stand or podium. On the far right of the cast a second stand or podium is carved, this one has what appears to be a tripod standing upon it. To the far left of the cast stands a clothed female figure. She is holding a rod or staff. Her attention is not upon the central scene, she appears distracted by something which is occurring further left as her gaze is directed that way.
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Condition Intact
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Front view of a gem cast showing a young male in the centre, a large serpent is coiled beneath the male figure. To the far left of the cast stands a clothed female figure.
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Beazley_DB
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Other_dims. L.3.5; W. 3.3
Location
Edited_by Matt
Date_edited 05.11.08
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