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Accession_Number 2008.2.1.43
Shape Gem cast
Shape_description Oval
Material Plaster
Fabric
Fabric_description
Munsell_color
Decoration Three naked and winged figures, two of which are certainly male. Two figures on the left appear to be dancing or struggling. One is positioned behind the other forming a chiastic pattern. The third figure is on the extreme right of the cast, apparently walking away from the scene and carrying what appears to be a lantern.
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Front view of a gem cast three naked and winged figures, two of which are certainly male. Two figures on the left appear to be dancing or struggling. One is positioned behind the other forming a chiastic pattern. The third...
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Handle_height
Other_dims. L. 1.8; W. 2.3
Location 10.2
Edited_by Guja and Matt; Laura
Date_edited 04.01.09; 3.8.2016
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