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Dioscuri relief from Ober-Florstadt

Sandstone relief from Ober-Florstadt featuring two arched niches each containing a naked Dioscurus wearing a shoulder cape and pilum
 
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27 May 2026
Relief in sandstone (H. 0.25 Br. 0.21 D. 0.21). Darmstadt, Museum.MMM II 362h and fig. 247; Kofler, Ob. Fl., 23 No. 4 and fig., Esp. Rec. Germ. 43 No. 57 and fig.Two arched niches, in each of which naked Dioscur is standing, wearing a long shoulder cape and a pilum on their heads. Each holds a lance in his r.h. and rests his l.h. on a shield.

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