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Accession_Number 2008.2.1.62
Shape Gem cast
Shape_description Oval
Material Plaster
Fabric
Fabric_description
Munsell_color
Decoration A bull from the left side, appears to be standing on a long staff. The bull seems to have something tied around its chest, possibly vine leaves. It's head is bowed and it's front right leg is raised from the ground.
Inscriptions Inscription above the figure, unclear whether it is Greek or Latin
Condition Intact
Technique/Style
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Date
Dating_details
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Image

2019.03.0062.jpg
Front view of a gem cast showing a bull from the left side, appears to be standing on a long staff.
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Beazley_DB
Height
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Handle_height
Other_dims. L. 3.4; W. 4.2
Location 10.2
Edited_by Ashli; Laura
Date_edited 18.02.09; 3.8.2016
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