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Accession_Number 2009.9.32
Shape Gem cast
Shape_description Oval
Material Latex
Fabric
Fabric_description Red
Munsell_color
Decoration A monster with an eagle's head, a man's chest and two serpents instead of legs, holding a spear and a shield with Greek letters on it. The serpents are surrounding the monster. There are inscriptions on the left and right side as well as underneath the creature. Cast number: 46
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 creature with a rooster's head a man's chest and two serpents instead of legs, holding a spear and a shield with Greek letters on it.
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Height
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Handle_height
Other_dims. H 3.4 W 2.7
Location 10.2
Edited_by Stefanie Ulrich; Joana varela
Date_edited 01/09/2009; 06.04.2017
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