Antique Framed Print : Mycenaean art. Greece. Female figure with ritual gesture
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Mycenaean art. Greece. Female figure with ritual gesture
Mycenaean art. Greece. Female figure with ritual gesture and necklace. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Greece
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Archeological Artifact Athens Ceramic Civilization Gesture Mycenae Mycenaean Necklace Ritual Statuette
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.9cm x 37.1cm (8.2" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: Mycenaean Art: A Female Figure with Ritual Gesture and Necklace This print showcases an exquisite Mycenaean artifact from the ancient civilization of Mycenae in Greece. Dated back to the Late Bronze Age, around 1600-1500 BCE, this ceramic statuette is currently housed in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece. The figure depicted in the sculpture is a woman, her age and exact identity unknown. However, her posture and the ritualistic gesture she makes with her right hand suggest that she may have been a priestess or a goddess, playing a significant role in Mycenaean religious practices. The woman's graceful form is adorned with intricate jewelry, including a stunning necklace, emphasizing her importance and wealth. Mycenaean art is renowned for its distinctive style and craftsmanship. This statuette exemplifies the period's artistic achievements, with its smooth, well-proportioned figure and intricate details, such as the delicately modeled necklace and the expressive facial features. The woman's serene expression and poised stance convey a sense of dignity and reverence, further emphasizing her religious role. The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is home to an extensive collection of Mycenaean artifacts, providing valuable insights into the history and culture of one of the earliest civilizations in Europe. This female figure with a ritual gesture and necklace is a testament to the artistic and historical significance of the Mycenaean civilization and its enduring influence on Greek art and culture.
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