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Stone of Saint-Ambroix

Anonymous2nd century

Musée Bertrand
Châteauroux, France

The work of beard, mustache and hair brought back to the temples shows a real concern for realism. The figure on the left is holding a loaf of bread and a Roman scale (a baker), the other, with an adze (ascia), thought to be a woodworker.

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  • Title: Stone of Saint-Ambroix
  • Creator: Anonymous
  • Date Created: 2nd century
  • Physical Dimensions: H 190 x L 101 x P 65.5 cm
  • Type: Photo
  • Rights: © Vincent Escudero
  • Medium: carved limestone

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