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Pendant: Ship with Figures (Main View)

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The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Pendant carved in the shape of a cargo ship carrying sailors. The boat has a deeply rounded hull, a knoblike protrusion (likely the sternpost) on one end, and a raised rectangular structure on the other end, which may represent the stern castle. The ship contains seven figures: three figures face frontally out from each side and a seventh bearded figure is depicted in profile on both sides, sitting somewhat higher up than the other six sailors. A sack is tied in front of the bearded sailor. All of the sailors have large bulging eyes and schematic mouths. The pendent is perforated with three sets of bore-holes at the bow, stern, and amidships.

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  • Title: Pendant: Ship with Figures (Main View)
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 600–575 B.C.
  • Location Created: Italy
  • Physical Dimensions: 35 × 10 × 120 mm (1 3/8 × 3/8 × 4 3/4 in.)
  • Type: Male figure
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Amber
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 76.AO.76
  • Culture: Etruscan
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Gordon McLendon
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Jewelry
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