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Historical Archive: Nicomachorum ivory

panel from Nicomachi-Symmachi diptych, ivory, 29.9 x 12.4 cm
Early fifth century. Priestess at the altar of Cybele
Musée de Cluny, Paris, Cl. 17048


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full panel
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inscription, pine tree with cymbals of Cybele
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center at slight oblique angle
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priestess' drapery
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foliate border and drapery on lower legs
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inverted funeral torches of Ceres and altar with fire
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foliate border
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companion panel: Symmachorum ivory, which has its own page