Roman copper alloy figure of the god Hermaphrodite? Artist: Unknown

Roman copper alloy figure of the god Hermaphrodite? Artist: Unknown

2-580-977 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Roman copper alloy figure of a nude male wearing a turban with wavy hair beneath. In his right hand he holds an object which might be a jumping weight or a folding mirror, so he might represent an athlete or Narcissus. However the small breasts have been interpreted as indicating that he represents a hermaphrodite. Found in the River Thames. From the British Museum's collection.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer

Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Mythology

History & Politics Artefacts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2861x6146
File Size : 51,515kb


Aliases

  1. MYJC17
  1. 4B
  1. 0370001081
  1. 2-580-977
  1. 2580977

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