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Fighting Cock Relief
ID: TWNAPM07 · © Carl Rasmussen · Added: 2003

Fighting Cock Relief

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Marble relief of a fighting cock with a victory palm. Found on the acropolis in the marble hall. From the Late Roman Period (second or third century A.D.). The marble piece is about 2 ft. [0.6 m.] high and 1.5 ft. [0.5 m.] wide.

This artifact is on display in the museum at Bergama (the modern city by Pergamum).