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Accession_Number 2009.9.220
Shape Gem cast
Shape_description Oval
Material Latex
Fabric
Fabric_description red
Munsell_color
Decoration A young naked man holding a torch, riding a chariot pulled by four horses. Beneath them lies a man with a beard turning to a woman holding a vessel. Probably Phaeton shortly before his downfall. Inscription on top. Cast number: 55
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Condition Intact
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Front view of a gem cast showing a young naked man holding a torch, riding a chariot pulled by four horses. Beneath them lies a man with a beard turning to a woman holding a vessel.
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Other_dims. H 3.0 W 2.7
Location 10.2
Edited_by Stefanie Ulrich; Joana Varela
Date_edited 03/09/2009; 06.04.2017
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