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Accession_Number 2009.9.29
Shape Gem cast
Shape_description Oval
Material Latex
Fabric
Fabric_description Red
Munsell_color
Decoration A monster with a rooster's head, a man's torso and instead of feet it has two serpents, holding a weapon and a spear. On the right side a star, on the left side another weapon, looks like a dagger. Inscription at the bottom. Cast number: 43
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Condition Intact
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Front view of a magical gem cast showing a creature with a rooster's head, a man's torso and instead of feet it has two serpents, holding a weapon and a spear.
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Other_dims. H 2.0 W 1.8
Location 10.2
Edited_by Stefanie Ulrich; Joana Varela
Date_edited 01/09/2009; 18.04.2017
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