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The Phigaleian frieze was therefore originally intended for an internal decoration
, unlike the friezes of the Parthenon and other temples , which are necessarily
reversed when they are placed in a gallery . The temple image stood in the cella
...
The Phigaleian frieze was therefore originally intended for an internal decoration
, unlike the friezes of the Parthenon and other temples , which are necessarily
reversed when they are placed in a gallery . The temple image stood in the cella
...
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Ionic capital , placed on the top of a shaft , partly restored in plaster . The eye of
the left hand volute is left plain and unfinished , and shows the lines and
compass points used in setting out the volutes . 1224 . Restored Ionic capital ,
combined ...
Ionic capital , placed on the top of a shaft , partly restored in plaster . The eye of
the left hand volute is left plain and unfinished , and shows the lines and
compass points used in setting out the volutes . 1224 . Restored Ionic capital ,
combined ...
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... movable arms , seated on a high - backed throne , together with a pair of boots
, an appliance placed on the knee for carding wool , and a model vase to hold
lustral water , such as was placed in the tomb of a person who died unmarried .
... movable arms , seated on a high - backed throne , together with a pair of boots
, an appliance placed on the knee for carding wool , and a model vase to hold
lustral water , such as was placed in the tomb of a person who died unmarried .
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Roman Gallery Busts and statues of Roman Emperors and | 1 |
Nereid Room Sculptures of the Nereid Monument at Xanthos | 63 |
Mausoleum Room Large Lycian TombsSculptures of the tomb | 75 |
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GT THE DEPT OF GREEK & ROMAN A British Museum Dept of Greek and Roman,A. H. (Arthur Hamilton) 1860-194 Smith No preview available - 2016 |
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