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A guide to the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities in the British Museum (1899)

British Museum. Dept. of Greek and Roman Antiquities, Smith, A. H. (Arthur Hamilton), 1860-1941 · London : Printed by order of the Trustees · leaf 61

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ves. 48 Tlie Fhigaleian Bocm. 605. Stone of Eumachos, son of Euthymaclios, of the deme ofAlopeke, with a central pahnette, and two half palmettes, springingfrom acanthus leaves (fig. 18). 600. Stone of Hippocrates- and Baukis, surmounted by apalmette in low relief. The flat surface l:elow the stone… … Fig. 18.—Sepulchral stele of Eumachos, Xo. 605. The finest and most pathetic of this class are those of women.See for examples :— 619. Cast of the relief of Hegeso. A lady, Hegeso, is seated ona chair, with a footstool. She appears to be taking a necklace froma box which is held by a servant…

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