A Greek pale green steatite "Island Gem"
A Greek pale green steatite "Island Gem"
Melos, circa late 7th-early 6th Century B.C.
The circular disc with incised designs on both flat faces: side A with a human figure flanked by branches, side B with a male and female figure in an erotic position, a branch in the field, pierced laterally for suspension, 1.8cm diam., 0.6cm deep
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A Greek pale green steatite "Island Gem"
Melos, circa late 7th-early 6th Century B.C.
The circular disc with incised designs on both flat faces: side A with a human figure flanked by branches, side B with a male and female figure in an erotic position, a branch in the field, pierced laterally for suspension, 1.8cm diam., 0.6cm deep
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