Magnificent! Large Greek amphora from the Greek colony of Apulia, located in present day Italy. This amazing piece of ancient art dates between 375 and 350 BC and if of a Naiskos, or tomb scene. In side the elaborate tomb sits the dearly departed make youth facing right, but with head turned to the let, nude and sitting on his himation. He holds a patera in his left hand, a laurel headband i his right, two cloth bands just in front and to the rear and a slowring plant at his feet--a sign of triu ...click for details
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