Ekphora
by Andonis Katanos
Title
Ekphora
Artist
Andonis Katanos
Medium
Photograph - Archaeological Photo
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The carrying out of the body to the grave. Terracotta model of a wagon carrying the bier. The body, covered by a sheet, lies on the bier, which is spread with a large embroidered cloth. Four mourning women stand around it. Next to the body, a child raises its hands in a gesture of lamentation. Linear and floral motifs and friezes of horses adorn the covers. Found in the 1936-1937 excavations in the tumuli cemetery of the ancient deme of Anagyrous, to the east of Vari. 7th century BC. National Archaeological Museum Athens.
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May 10th, 2014
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