The copper coin of Nande I, a currency of the classical period in ancient Greece
The obverse depicts the copper coin of Menander I. Menander I was the king of ancient Greece Bactria and later India Greece. His ruling regions include Balkh Province in present-day Afghanistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in India, and the Greater Punjab region. This style is the Athena Archidemus version, with the obverse depicting the portrait of Menander I and the reverse depicting Athena Archidemus standing on the left, holding a shield with her left hand and throwing thunder with her right hand. The Harvard Art Museum has a collection of Menander I's copper coins.
The currency of the ancient Greek classical period, the silver coin of Menander I
The obverse depicts a silver coin of Menander I. Menander I was the king of ancient Greece Bactria and later India Greece. His ruling regions include Balkh Province in present-day Afghanistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province in India, and the Greater Punjab region. This style is the Athena Alcides version, with the obverse depicting the portrait of Menander I and the reverse depicting Athena Alcides standing on the left, holding a shield with her left hand and throwing thunder with her right hand. The Harvard Art Museum has a collection of Menander I's silver coins.
The currency of ancient Greek classical period, Eucratide I Status copper coin
This artifact is a Stat copper coin of Diobor with an Eucratic inscription. Eucratis was the last important king of Bactria in Greece in the mid-2nd century BC. He reigned from 170 BC to 145 BC, overthrew the Yutimid dynasty, and restored the rule of the Diodotid dynasty. This stele is collected by the British Museum.
Marble sculpture of horse head from ancient Greek classical period
This marble horse head sculpture was discovered from a tomb monument or temple located in Taranto, Italy. It can be traced back to 350-300 BC, which is the classical period of ancient Greece. This sculpture is now preserved at the British Museum in London.
The currency of ancient Greek classical period, Alexander the Great silver tetradrachma
Alexander the Great's silver tetradrachm coin was made between 325 BC and 320 BC. Coins were minted in Side (now Türkiye). The obverse of this coin features the portrait of a young Hercules wearing a lion skin helmet. Hercules is a hero in Greek mythology known for his strength and courage. On this coin, he is depicted as a young man wearing lion skin, which is his emblem. Coins are made of silver. In ancient times, the tetradrachma was the most commonly used large denomination coin, usually made of silver. The weight of the coin is about 17 grams and the diameter is about 24 millimeters.
The ceramic bottle "Pelik" from the classical period of ancient Greece
Pelik is a Greek container made of ceramic double ear bottles used for storing liquids. The cultural relic collected by the Krakow National Museum is made in the Kerch style, which is characterized by items produced in Athens in the 4th century BC and exported to cities in the northern Black Sea. The popular decorative theme of the Kerch style vessels comes from the cycle of Dionysius: on the belly of Pelik, depicting Dionysius' attendants. From the left dance pose, Dionysius' half man, half beast, Menard playing drums, and another half man, half beast. Menard tilted slightly backwards, attracting the attention of other participants amidst religious fervor.
The marble statue of the Nine Muses - Erato during the reign of Emperor Hadrian in ancient Greece
Erato is one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology, and she is the goddess of inspiration for literature, science, and art. Erato is the muse of lyrical poetry, especially erotic poetry. In Orphic hymns, Erato is known for her visual charm. Since the Renaissance, she has been often depicted wearing a wreath of myrtle and roses, holding a harp or small harp, which is an instrument often associated with Apollo. This statue is made of marble and comes from Mount Calvo in the 2nd century AD. It is now collected at the Carlsberg Art Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The marble statue "Aphrodite Bathing" from the classical period of ancient Greece
Aphrodite is the goddess of love and beauty in ancient Greek mythology, often depicted in scenes related to water, such as bathing or drying oneself after bathing. This is one of the most famous sculptures of Aphrodite, created by the Greek sculptor Praxiteles in the 4th century BC. The statue is a typical feature of ancient Greek sculpture, depicting the scene of a goddess suddenly startled while bathing. The statue is now housed in the British Museum. Many versions of the statue depict Aphrodite attempting to cover her body with her hands or a falling curtain. In this statue, Aphrodite crouches naked and turns her head to the right, as if startled.
Marble statue of ancient Greek philosopher 'Half body of Gorgias'
Ancient Greek philosopher and rhetorician of the 5th century BC, renowned for his wisdom. He was born in the city of Lyon, Sicily, around 490 BC or later. In his early years, he studied rhetoric, argumentation, natural philosophy, and medicine with Empedocles. His ideas were influenced by Zeno, but mainly originated from Protagoras. In 427 BC, he sent an envoy to Athens to request a united opposition against Syracuse, and in his later years lived in Larisa in Thessalya.
Ancient Greek Macedonian Period Currency Macedonian Shield Silver Coin (Four Drachmas)
It is a silver Macedonian shield with the head of Artemis (obverse) and a stick (reverse), minted around 158-150 BC. This silver coin was minted in the city of Amphipolis in Macedonia under Roman control. The silver coin has a diameter of 3.3cm. Artemis is a hunting goddess in Greek mythology, and her image is embedded in a delicate Macedonian shield. On the reverse side is a stick, surrounded by a wreath and surrounded by a line of inscriptions attributing this coin to the first area of the Roman vassal state. This Macedonian shield silver coin is in the collection of the Minneapolis Museum of Art.
A large ancient Greek pottery basin painted with a Dionysus scene
It is a large terracotta basin commonly used for mixing wine and can be used for banquets and religious ceremonies. It is made of red terracotta with black and red painted decoration. The Dionysus painted on the basin is the god of wine and drama in ancient Greek mythology, and is considered a symbol of joy, indulgence and banquets. The scenes on the pottery basin usually depict banquets associated with Dionysus, the entourage of the god of wine (also known as Cerenos), and other related mythological scenes. This pottery basin is usually handmade by a potter. It is used as a drinking vessel in feasts and celebrations, and may also be used in religious ceremonies and sacrifices.
Ancient Greek Pottery Bottle 3D Model
