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It may perhaps be the head of Antonia , daughter of Mark Antony , and mother of
Germanicus . The combination of a bust with leaves or petals is not uncommon in
later art , and has no particular significance . Next to it is an archaistic relief ...
It may perhaps be the head of Antonia , daughter of Mark Antony , and mother of
Germanicus . The combination of a bust with leaves or petals is not uncommon in
later art , and has no particular significance . Next to it is an archaistic relief ...
Page 179
This relief , which is cast nearly solid , was riveted to some surface . The figure is
in ... This relief , which was found in the island of Chalkè , near Rhodes , was
originally affixed to the base of the handle of a pitcher . Other portions of the
same ...
This relief , which is cast nearly solid , was riveted to some surface . The figure is
in ... This relief , which was found in the island of Chalkè , near Rhodes , was
originally affixed to the base of the handle of a pitcher . Other portions of the
same ...
Page 181
Above each foot is a relief of Heracles wrestling with the Nemean lion . The
principal bands of palmette patterns round the body of the vase are , by way of
exception , in raised relief , and not incised . From Offida ( Picenum ) . 639 . Cista
.
Above each foot is a relief of Heracles wrestling with the Nemean lion . The
principal bands of palmette patterns round the body of the vase are , by way of
exception , in raised relief , and not incised . From Offida ( Picenum ) . 639 . Cista
.
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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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