Special Exhibitions
Magna Graecia
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Magna Graecia: Greek Art From South Italy and Sicily
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Marriage Altar (about 400-350 BC)
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Marriage Altar (about 400-350 BC) This terracotta altar from Taranto may have served some purpose in wedding preparation. On it is a scene of a bride aided by Aphrodite and Eros in preparation for her wedding. The bride sits atop a high kline (klee-nay) with cushions and pillows. She lifts her veil to receive a ribbon presented to her by Eros, who flies out of his mother's hand. Beneath the kline is likely the bride's handmaid seated on a bench with lion's paw feet. She prepares the bride's slippers.Page 15 of 23 | On the next page: Mirror with Satyr and Youth (about 400-350 BC) |
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