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Accession_Number 2009.9.170
Shape Gem cast
Shape_description Oval
Material Latex
Fabric
Fabric_description Red
Munsell_color
Decoration A young naked man holding a cloak in the right hand and with the other he touches a shield lying on a rock with the head of the gorgon Medusa. On his right side, there is a pile of arms. Maybe Perseus. Cast number: 5
Inscriptions
Condition Intact
Technique/Style
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Date
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Image

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Front view of a gem cast showing a young naked man holding a cloak in the right hand and with the other he touches a shield lying on a rock with the head of the gorgon Medusa.
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Height
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Handle_height
Other_dims. H 2.4 W 2.0
Location 10.2
Edited_by Stefanie Ulrich; Joana Varela
Date_edited 03/09/2009; 18.04.2017
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