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Crater in chalice, italiota

Museu Nacional

Museu Nacional
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Ceramics. The scene represents the combat between the two warriors Ethéocles and Polinices. A bird between both bears a ribbon (taenia) of victory. To the left, a seated woman holds a tray of offerings. In the top decoration, a female fronted face is flanked by a griffin and a panther.

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  • Title: Crater in chalice, italiota
  • Creator Lifespan: -320/-301
  • Rights: Copyright © 2017 Museu Nacional/UFRJ
  • Setor: Coleção greco-romana
  • Sala de Exposição: Culturas do Mediterrâneo
  • Local de Coleta/Origem: Itália meridional, Campânia.
  • Data de Origem/Produção: final do século IV a.C.
  • Area de Conhecimento: Arqueologia
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