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Aeneas Helping his Father Classical Attica Oinochoe Red Figure Vase
This Attica Oinochoe Red Figure Vase is from 560 BC. Aeneas was one of the most respected and the second strongest Trojan warrior next to Hector. He was the son of Anchises and Venus. When the Greeks sacked the city of Troy at the end of the Trojan War, Aeneas continued to fight courageously against the Greeks. Aeneas was ordered by Athena to evacuate the city before he would be killed. Depicted in this stunning vase is Creusa, Aenueas's wife, who gets lost in the confusion of battle and who gets left behind. Also shown is Aeneas carrying his father, Anchises, on his back and is being led by a helpful Athena. This vase is no longer manufactured, once sold, it is gone forever. The painted details have a recently unearthed finish. Measures 12" H x 6" W x 19" round.
6111, $325
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Muses Greek Black Figure Vase
The muses are the Greek goddesses who presided over the arts and sciences. They were believed to inspire all artists, especially poets, philosophers, and musicians. The Muses were the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory. Mere mortals who are blessed by the Muses, can use the beauty of their song, or the grace of their dance to heal the sick and comfort the heartbroken. The Muses can bestow the gift of talent and insight but they can also, viciously, revoke their blessings.
Euterpe, the muse of lyric song, is depicted with the double flute, Terpsichore, the muse of dance, is depicted with the lyre, and Erato, the m use of erotic poetry, is depicted with the maller lyre.
Gallery quality reproduction made in Greece from terra-cotta, hand spun on the wheel, certified by the Greek Ministry, and measures 9.5"H x 5"D.Muses Greek Black Figure Vase. G-217, $120
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Maiden Wedding Preparation Greek Red Figure Vase
In the early 8th century, the artist has begun to admit figure decoration to his vases, and marks the introduction of the most fundamental element in the later tradition of Classical art, the representation of men, gods, and animals. A warrior and his stately horses are depicted on this Maiden Wedding Preparation with Eros (cupid) Red Figure Vase.
Gallery quality reproduction made in Greece from terra-cotta, hand spun on the wheel, certified by the Greek Ministry, and measures 12"H x 6"D. G-236, $270
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Double Sphinx Greek Geometric Black Figure Vase
The Greek Sphinx has a woman's head, lion's body, serpent's tail, and eagle's wings. She was sent by Hera to punish Thebes. The people from the island of Naxos gave this Sphinx to the city of Delphi as a gift to the oracle.
Gallery quality reproduction made in Greece from terra-cotta, hand spun on the wheel, certified by the Greek Ministry, and measures 9.75"H x 6"D. G-2060, $240
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