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gem
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Object type
Museum number
1872,0604.1341
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Description
Plasma gem engraved with two boys wrestling; on the right the trainer leans against a cippus; he is half-draped, bald and bearded, and carries a rod; on the left is a term of Hermes and an oil-flask hanging from a tree.
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Culture/period
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Date
- 1stC-3rdC
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Materials
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Technique
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Dimensions
- Length: 1.6 centimetres
- Width: 1.4 centimetres
- Length: 1.9 centimetres (including setting)
- Width: 1.7 centimetres (including setting)
- Depth: 0.7 centimetres (including setting)
- Weight: 3 grammes (approx)
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Bibliography
- Gem 2137
- Gem 2137
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Location
Not on display
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Exhibition history
Exhibited:
1980 5 Jun- 26 Oct, London, BM, The Ancient Olympic Games
2008 1 May-12 Jul, Shanghai, The Ancient Olympic Games
2008 2 Aug-31 Sep, Hong Kong, The Ancient Olympic Games -
Subjects
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Associated names
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Acquisition name
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Acquisition date
1872
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Department
Greek & Roman Antiquities
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Registration number
1872,0604.1341
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