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Accession_Number 2025.11.2
Shape Cast
Shape_description rectangular cast
Material Plaster
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Decoration This cast, which copies a section from the North side of the Parthenon (slab VI) is now in the Acropolis Museum (object number 864). On it we see three young men carrying hydriai (water jars) probably to a great feast in the city.
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Condition damage to surface reflecting state of original when cast. Modern damage including chips to surface. Back right the metal frame is visible and rusting.
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Period modern
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Height 105 cm
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Other_dims. 120 cm w
Location EM first floor History corridor
Edited_by Jayne
Date_edited 04.11.2025
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