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Bust of Seraphis, facing right, depicted on low relief. On his head is low kalathos. Bulging ofrntal bones, pronounced nose, strong mouth, followed by a descending beard, are distinctive on his profile. Hair is falling like a branch, down to his back. Shoulders are done very meticulously.

Catalogue entry

Gemma with image of Serapis

Split Archaeological Museum

Inv. no. AMS I547

Hellenistic period ( 332. - 30. BC )

Inv. no. AMS I-547

Reddish slate 1,4 x 0,6 cm

Resources

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