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Bronze bucket or Hydriae with geometric and vegetal decorations, taken from Herculaneum. National Archaeological Museum, Naples
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Bronze bucket or Hydriae with geometric and vegetal decorations, taken from Herculaneum. National Archaeological Museum, Naples
Bronze bucket or Hydriae with geometric and vegetal decorations, taken from Herculaneum. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Vase Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1879-1910ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec
Brogi
BGA-F-012502-0000
Media ID 33165495
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Bronze Fanciful Animal Frieze Applied Arts And Crafts Find Parts Of The Body
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This print showcases a magnificent Bronze bucket or Hydriae adorned with intricate geometric and vegetal decorations. The artifact was carefully extracted from the ancient city of Herculaneum, frozen in time by the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Now residing within the esteemed walls of the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, this remarkable piece offers a glimpse into the artistic brilliance of Roman civilization. Dating back to the first century, this bronze masterpiece stands as a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship and creativity that flourished during that era. Its surface is embellished with an array of fanciful animals and mesmerizing friezes, each intricately detailed and meticulously executed. The photograph itself captures every minute detail, allowing viewers to appreciate not only its aesthetic beauty but also its historical significance. It serves as a visual portal connecting us to an ancient world filled with wonder and mystery. As we delve deeper into this image, we are reminded of how archeology unravels stories hidden beneath layers of time. Each fragment discovered holds clues about our past; parts of bodies depicted on this hydriae hint at human life during those distant times. This photograph by Brogi preserves not just an artwork but also our collective heritage. It invites us to explore Europe's ancient civilizations through art – a universal language that transcends time and space. Let us marvel at this extraordinary relic from Herculaneum - an emblematic representation of Roman artistry - forever immortalized through Alinari's lens for all generations to admire and cherish.
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