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Greek Marble Comedy Mask
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Greek Marble Comedy Mask

A stone version of a mask used in Greek comic theatre. Contorted features were typical in theatre masks and this one represents a slave. Pentellic marble (2nd century BCE). Found in Athens near the Dipylon Gate (National Archaeological Museum...
Greek Religious Festival
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Greek Religious Festival

Artist's impression of how a Greek religious festival may have looked like.
Ancient Greek Clapper
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Ancient Greek Clapper

A reconstruction of the clapper (Krotala), an ancient percussion instrument made from cane, shell, wood or metal. Usually held in each hand with thumbs and middle finger through the leather loops for stability, they were played much like...
Ancient Greek Sistrum
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Ancient Greek Sistrum

A modern reconstruction of the ancient Greek musical instrument, the sistrum (rattle). (Museum of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments, Katakolon)
The Goths
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The Goths

The Goths were a Germanic tribe who are frequently referenced for their part in the fall of the Roman Empire and their subsequent rise to power in the region of northern Europe, initially in Italy. Prior to their contact with Rome they must...
Greek and Phoenician Colonization
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Greek and Phoenician Colonization

Both the ancient Greeks and Phoenicians extensively colonized vast areas of Europe, along the Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts. In doing so, they spread their culture, which strongly influenced the local tribes. For the Greeks, this is...
Greek Tragedy Mask
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Greek Tragedy Mask

A terracotta tragic theatre mask, 200-250 BCE. (Agora Museum, Athens)
Greek Artist's Signature
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Greek Artist's Signature

The sculptor's signature, written in Greek, can be seen on the base (left) of this marble statue. The text reads "Antoninus Alexandreus, son of Antiochos, made this by himself". The statue may be of Apollo or a muse. The name Antoninus Alexandreus...
Greek Tragedy Theatre Mask
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Greek Tragedy Theatre Mask

A votive offering in a the form of a larger-than-life bronze tragedy theatre mask. Possibly by Silanion, 4th century BCE. (Archaeological Museum of Piraeus)
Greek Terracotta Comedy Mask
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Greek Terracotta Comedy Mask

A terracotta comedy mask, 200-250 BCE. (Agora Museum, Athens)

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