Images

Four Egyptian copper alloy/faience sistrums (musical rattles) depicting goddesses (Hathor and Isis). Late Period of ancient Egypt or Ptolemaic Period. National Archaeological Museum, Athens.

Gold and enamel rosettes used to decorate ancient Greek clothing. 4th century BCE.(National Archaeological Museum, Athens)

A detail of the 'Saarbrucken Ephebe'. 1st century BCE - 1st century CE. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)

The 'Saarbrucken Ephebe'. 1st century BCE - 1st century CE. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)

A Boeotian grave stele. 5th century BCE, Thespian marble. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)

A gold stemmed cup from Mycenae, often called the 'Cup of Nestor' following Homer's description. A dove rests on the top of each handle. 16th century BCE, Grave IV, Grave Circle A, Mycenae. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)

A bronze Mycenaean sword with a gold handle inlaid with lapis lazuli, from Mycenae, Grave IV, Grave Circle A, 16th century BCE. National Archaeological Museum, Athens.

A 2nd century CE Attic relief plaque depicting three nymphs being led to a tree and an altar by a fourth woman. (Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, Athens)

A 2nd century CE Attic relief plaque depicting Hercules abducting Iole. On the right is a youth representing the 'leader of the bride' or nymphagogus. (Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, Athens)

A 2nd century CE Attic relief plaque showing a priest and priestess performing a religious ritual. (Archaeological Museum of Piraeus)