BLACK FIGURED PLATE from POMPEII, ITALY

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BLACK FIGURED PLATE from POMPEII Antiquity Reproduction The BLACK FIGURED PLATE from POMPEII. The plate with attic black figures, largely used for decoration, usually represented important moments of the ancient mythology. The figures depicted on the plate are Achilles and Hector during their duel. This BLACK FIGURED PLATE is about 7/8" high and at it widest about 12 1/4" across and includes a hole for hanging. FIGURES: As described in Certificate of Authenticity ACHILLES: Son of Peleus and Tethys. His original name was Ligirones and was called Achilles (a-kgile = without lips) by Cheiron, because his lips had never sucked maternal milk. A legend says that he was plunged by his mother into the water of the river Styx, which made him invulnerable except his heel from w he was held during the immersion. Achilles was fed the marrow of a lion and other ferocious beasts. He was trained in medical arts. Achilles participated and conquered 23 cities during the War of Troy. Famous was his duel with Hector to avenge the death of his friend Patroclus. He was killed when wounded by Paris in his only vulnerable spot: his heel. HECTOR: One of the most brave Trojan warriors during the war with the Greeks. He was the son of Priam; loving husband of Andromacha. Hector was a noble hero who gave up his life to defend his country and people. He accomplished several heroic actions, but when he killed Patroclus, he signed his own death warrant. He was killed in a famous duel by Achilles, overcome by powers even superior to Zeus'. Background : As described in Certificate of Authenticity One of the most famous and active volcanoes on earth is Mt. Vesuvius. It erupted more than 50 times since the Roman ea. During one if its eruptions in 79 A.D., it buried Pompeii completely, a famous town that lays 6 miles from its base. Lost and forgotten for more than 1600 years, Pompeii is one of the most famous archeological sites of the world. It was a thriving center and residence for about 15,000 Romans specializing in export of wine, fish sauce and cloth. It was the largest business center for merchants and traders within the Roman Empire. In 1748 Pompeii was finally discovered with all its treasures: gold, coins, bronzes, jewelry, household goods and much more. All the solid bronzes discovered has a definite Greek background, which goes back to the 8 th century B.C., the Osco-Sannitica era. Other forms of buried art of priceless value were the household good and the small pieces of art completely hand made of clay. The art treasures were all made of clay found only in the Pompeii area. They reveal all the Roman influence of the 3 rd century B.C., the days of Caesar Cicero and many other greats of that era. This BLACK FIGURED PLATE was produced for an EXCLUSIVE American Express promotion in 1985 and production was limited and has not been run again. The original retail cost through American Express was $399.00 . Imported by Arte' Italia, who brings these treasures to the public in the form of original antiquity reproductions. To enhance the richness of the objects by these Masters, each piece is hand crafted using the original materials and techniques such as clays, metal mixtures, tools and wood fired ovens to bring the objects to the greater status of collectable, a feat only accomplished with the skill old world artisans. This BLACK FIGURED PLATE comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, hand signed, including a background on all the figures represented. The BLACK FIGURED PLATE finish includes remnants of the clay and volcanic soils that would normally be found on artifacts recovered from Pompeii after being buried. MATERIALS: This vase is hand made of red clay with attic black figures and designs and fired in a wood oven. This is an Antiquity Reproduction. SIZE: This BLACK FIGURED PLATE is about 7/8" high and at it widest about 12 1/4" across and includes a hole for hanging. SHIPPING: Add $10.00 for shipping. ________________________________... read more

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