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Mausolus , a majestic portrait statue . On his left side projecting folds of the
drapery have been chiselled away . This is thought to have been done when the
statue was being adjusted to the side of the chariot . 1001 . Colossal female
figure ...
Mausolus , a majestic portrait statue . On his left side projecting folds of the
drapery have been chiselled away . This is thought to have been done when the
statue was being adjusted to the side of the chariot . 1001 . Colossal female
figure ...
Page 116
On the West wall are portrait busts of Greek philosophers . In most cases the
suggested attributions are very conjectural , though the Demosthenes ( 1840 )
represents a well - known and authentic type . On the North wall are :1301 .
Statue of ...
On the West wall are portrait busts of Greek philosophers . In most cases the
suggested attributions are very conjectural , though the Demosthenes ( 1840 )
represents a well - known and authentic type . On the North wall are :1301 .
Statue of ...
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The amethyst head of Medusa in the centre , winged and intertwined with
serpents , is of exceptional size and brilliancy for this material . Case X 51 .
Portraits , chariot groups , etc . In the middle is a large sardonyx portrait of Julia ,
daughter of ...
The amethyst head of Medusa in the centre , winged and intertwined with
serpents , is of exceptional size and brilliancy for this material . Case X 51 .
Portraits , chariot groups , etc . In the middle is a large sardonyx portrait of Julia ,
daughter of ...
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Roman Gallery Busts and statues of Roman Emperors and | 1 |
Nereid Room Sculptures of the Nereid Monument at Xanthos | 63 |
Mausoleum Room Large Lycian TombsSculptures of the tomb | 75 |
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GT THE DEPT OF GREEK & ROMAN A British Museum Dept of Greek and Roman,A. H. (Arthur Hamilton) 1860-194 Smith No preview available - 2016 |
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