Caryatid, Eleusi type
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Caryatid, Eleusi type
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Published 2021-08-18T10:59:24+00:00
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The figure of the Caryatid reminds of the young women whose task was bringing gifts during a sacred ceremony or sacrifices.
The figure of the Caryatid was often used as architectural piece, most likely as a column given the shape of their body and arms.
This specific Caryatid coming from the Torlonia collection, wears long drapes adorned with a Medusa shaped medallion on the chest. The sculpture was built to adorrn an architectural complex built around 50 AC.
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| Date published | 18/08/2021 |
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| Title | Caryatid, Eleusi type |
| Period | Imperial age |
| Medium | marble |
| Artist | Unknown artist |
| Place | Torlonia Collection |
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