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Figures from the Painted Vase of Darius, 1857. Creator: Unknown
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Figures from the Painted Vase of Darius, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Figures from the Painted Vase of Darius, 1857. Procession of Apollo, Diana etc; Darius on his throne, and attendants; Satrap receiving tributes. This exquisite work of antique art is of the form of the Apulian Amphora, and is the largest that has ever been discovered....[it depicts] Apollo with a swan, and Diana on a stag - both protectors of Greece...in the second series of figures may be seen Darius, King of Kings, seated on a throne, with his robes and his tiara richly embroidered and jewelled... in the third series of figures, there is a satrap, who receives the tributes of the provinces and kingdoms of Asia in money, precious objects - such as paterae, candelabra, &c. - wherewith to defray the expenses of the war. These provinces are represented under the emblems of young and beautiful women'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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This photograph print depicts figures from the Painted Vase of Darius, a remarkable ancient artifact discovered in the 19th century. The vase, which originated in Apulia, Italy, is a large Apulian Amphora and is the biggest of its kind ever found. The exquisite artwork on the vase is divided into three series. In the first series, we see Apollo, the god of the sun and music, depicted with a swan, and Diana, the goddess of the hunt, riding on a stag. Both Apollo and Diana were revered as protectors of Greece. In the second series, Darius I, the King of Kings, is shown seated on a throne, adorned with richly embroidered and jeweled robes and a tiara. Darius ruled over Persia during the 4th century BC. The third series of figures shows a satrap, a Persian governor, receiving tributes from the provinces and kingdoms of Asia. The tributes are depicted as young and beautiful women, represented under their respective emblems, offering precious objects such as paterae, candelabra, and other valuable items to defray the expenses of the war. This photograph print is from an 1857 issue of the Illustrated London News, providing a glimpse into the ancient world and its rich history. The vase's intricate engravings offer a fascinating insight into the religious and cultural practices of ancient Greece and Persia. This artifact is a testament to the beauty and craftsmanship of the ancient world and a reminder of the enduring influence of its history.
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