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    Nr 1652
    Citation1 Gyselen 60.D (Symbol)
    Citation2 Göbl 104.a (Knot)
    Description Heracles's knot with animal heads (Bull facing antelope, stag facing ram) at the ends. All animals are wearing a tie around the neck. Between the facing away heads of ram and bull a pomegrante flower and a crescent. Between the facing away heads of antelope and stag a pomegranate flower and a star.
    Material Agate
    Form Dome
    Size 30 x 30 x 25mm
    Weight 34.7 g
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Seal Nr 1652: Heracles's knot
Seal Nr 1652: Heracles's knot
Seal Nr 1652: Heracles's knot