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Supporting image for the Greek Seahorse

This is a supporting image for the Greek seahorse. It shows a horse named Hippocampus, and it is a mythological creature from Ancient Greece.

Supporting image

The image shows Heracles slaying a centaur, and it is a supporting image for the image of Heracles and Pholus

Heracles and Pholus

This is a black figure narrative on a clay vase. There are two figures, a man and a centaur, standing by a well/table. The centaur is holding a…

Nike goddess figure in bronze

The subject matter is the Greek goddess of victory; Nike. It is a bronze statue of a winged woman made in 550 BCE. She is also holding something…

Nike goddess figure in bronze

The subject matter is the Greek goddess of victory; Nike. It is a bronze statue of a winged woman made in 550 BCE. She is also holding something…

Supporting image for the corinthian Olpe

On the picture you can see the necropolis of Fusco in Syracuse, Italy, where the olpe was found.

Supporting image for the corinthian Olpe

The map shows the areas of greek settlement. The area, where the olpe was found, was called Magna Graecia and includes the colonies in southern Italy.

Braganza Brooch

This is a gold Fibula Braganza brooch. The detail in this 14cm work is astounding to see. There is a naked figure wearing a Celtic helmet and a…

Black figure narrative on vase

This is a black figure narrative on a clay vase. There are two figures, a man and a centaur, standing by a well/table. The centaur is holding a…

Nike Goddess

This is an image of what appears to be a Nike or a Harpe. She is winged and appears to be dancing because of the flowing , smooth…

The Ba Bird

This amulet is of the Ba Bird, and was from 3rd century BC (early ptolemaic). The Ba, was one of the five components that made up the human…

The Supreme of the Valley of Queens

The tomb of Nefertari is one of the most luxurious in the Valley of Queens.