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Accession_Number 2009.9.166
Shape Gem cast
Shape_description Oval
Material Latex
Fabric
Fabric_description Red
Munsell_color
Decoration Profile of a young man wearing a helmet with a griffin and holding a shield with the head of the gorgon Medusa,looking right. Behind his shoulder the top of a spear or lance can be seen. Maybe referring to Perseus. Cast number: 1
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Condition Intact
Technique/Style
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Front view of a gem cast showing the profile of a young man wearing a helmet with a griffin and holding a shield.
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Height
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Handle_height
Other_dims. H 2.8 W 2.2
Location 10.2
Edited_by Stefanie Ulrich; Joana Varela
Date_edited 03/09/2009; 06.04.2017
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