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There are 2 objects for which Decoration contains → attempting
2009.10.2.194 A naked soldier with shield and helmet is holding what might be a bunch of grapes over the head of Eros who is attempting to cease them. A deer tugs at the soldier's shield from behind. Number 66
84.5.40 Bassae Frieze, Temple of Apollo Epikourios, Bassae; BM 530 and 522. Scenes from Centauromachy. Three pairs of men and centaurs shown in hand-to-hand combat with fourth centaur shown attempting to seize a woman carrying a child. Another woman in shown (located centre) fleeing. Leftmost pair in combat are depicted with man as if emerging from the ground using shield to defend against centaur holding a very large rock
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