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Large vase with a figure in relief representing the god of corn, standing between two peaks of the Sierras. This symbolical representation of the mountain peaks grew out of the fact that often only patch of snow on them are visible at a distance. Shape Vicus (?).

Date
4th century
In our collection
since August the 4th, 2011 up to now
Dimensions
9 7/8 x 4 3/8 x 6 1/4 in. (25.08 x 11.11 x 15.88 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Clay, pigments
Price
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Composition
zinc3%
cadmium96%
atium1%