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The Corinthian Order, Classical Orders of Architecture
The Classical Orders of Architecture (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, and Composite), originating in ancient Greece and refined by the Romans, are fundamental design principles that significantly influence classical and neoclassical structures...

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Corinthian Black-Figure Pyxis
This black-figure pyxis is decorated with ibexes and felines. This type of vessel was used as a container for cosmetics or jewellery. The decorative subjects, the elongation of the body of the animals and the schematisation of the filling...

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Corinthian Helmet (Detail)
Detail of a Corinthian helmet, from the second half of the 6th century BCE. The decoration of the helmet suggests that it may have been produced in central Italy. Louvre Museum, Paris, France.

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Corinthian Capital
A corinthian capital, situated in the Agora of Athens.

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Etruscan-Corinthian Cup with the Gorgon Medusa
Etruscan-Corinthian Cotyla cup with the image of the Gorgon Medusa, from Pontecagnano, beginning 6th century BCE. Museo Nazionale dell' Agro Picentino (inv. 35272). Photo taken at the "Fantastic Creatures of Fear and Myth" exhibition in...

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Corinthian Vessel with Protome
A Corinthian vessel depicting animals and carrying a protome of a female head on the handle, c. 570 BCE. (Getty Villa, Malibu).

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Corinthian Alabastron Vase
A Corinthian alabastron vase depicting two lions and an owl, 595-500 BCE. These vessels were used for storing perfumes and fine oils. (Getty Villa, Malibu)

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Corinthian Capital, Temple of Zeus, Athens
A Corinthian capital from the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens. Completed 131 CE.

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Pegasus, Corinthian Silver Stater
Silver Stater from Corinth, 386-307 BCE.
Obverse: Pegasus,
Reverse: Athena.
Alpha Bank Numismatics Collection, Kerkyra, Corfu.

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Pegasus & Swastika, Corinthian Silver Stater
Silver stater from Corinth, 525-500 BCE. O: Pegasus. R: Incuse square of swastika design.