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Accession_Number 2009.9.68
Shape Gem cast
Shape_description Oval
Material Latex
Fabric
Fabric_description Red
Munsell_color
Decoration A man lying on his back, face turned to an eagle which is flying above him and hitting him with the beak. Referring to the tale of Prometheus whose liver is eaten by an eagle every day. Cast number: 1
Inscriptions
Condition Intact
Technique/Style
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Image

2019.08.0206.jpg
Front view of a gem cast showing a man lying on his back, face turned to an eagle.
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Beazley_DB
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Handle_height
Other_dims. H 5.0 W 6.4
Location 10.2
Edited_by Stefanie Ulrich; Joana varela
Date_edited 02/09/2009; 06.04.2017
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