Gravestone representing a symposium scene
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Gravestone representing a symposium scene
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Published 2017-08-01T15:29:18+00:00
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The epitaph states: "Promathion's son, Matrikon, lived 54 years in a flawless manner".
In ancient Greece, the symposium was a part of a banquet that took place after the meal, when drinking for pleasure was accompanied by music, dancing, recitals, or conversation. It was common in Greek funeral art to represent a part of the deceased's life on his gravestone, and therefore represent him living for eternity.
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Date published | 01/08/2017 |
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Title | Gravestone representing a symposium scene |
Date | 1st century B.C. |
Period | Hellenistic |
Medium | Marble |
Artist | Unknown artist |
Place | Istanbul Archaeological Museum |
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