EditorialTerracotta vase in the form of a lion, Mid Imperial, 2nd century A.D., Roman, Terracotta, 4 1/2 x 5 7/8in. (11.4 x 14.9cm), Vases, Vessels (askoi) in human or animal shape are some of the most unusual products of Greek and Roman potters. This example m...
EditorialHonorary decree for Proxenides of Knidos. The Athenians bestow on Proxenidos, son of Proxenos, the title of proxemos (consul) and benefactor. Relief depicting the honoree stands between Athena, who offers him a wreath, and Aphrodite, who introduces him...
EditorialHonorary decree for Proxenides of Knidos. The Athenians bestow on Proxenidos, son of Proxenos, the title of proxenos (consul) and benefactor. Relief depicting the honoree stands between Athena, who offers him a wreath, and Aphrodite, who introduces him...
EditorialTerracotta vase in the form of a lion, Mid Imperial, 2nd century A.D., Roman, Terracotta, 4 1/2 x 5 7/8in. (11.4 x 14.9cm), Vases, Vessels (askoi) in human or animal shape are some of the most unusual products of Greek and Roman potters. This example m...
EditorialTerracotta oil lamp, Imperial, late 1st?early 2nd century A.D., Roman, Terracotta, H. 3 1/32 in. (7.69 cm.), Terracottas, This lamp, coated with a vitreous green glaze, features a central floral decoration and two extended griffin heads at either side....
EditorialHead of Venus. 1st century AD. Fragment of a Roman copy of the famous Aphrodite of Knidos. Colony Forum, Tarraco, Spain. National Archaeological Museum. Tarragona. Catalonia, Spain.