Funerary stele of a Greek hoplite
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Funerary stele of a Greek hoplite
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Published 2018-08-28T11:57:20+00:00
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This is a funerary stele depicting a hoplite (soldier-citizen). Although stele is only partly preserved, it is a funerary monument of exquisite art with a rare representation of a warrior, portrayed with the weaponry of a hoplite, that is a helmet, a spear, a shield and a sword. The inscription mentions the name and the hometown of the hoplite, Kardia in Thrace. It may be possible that this may be a funerary stele of a Greek soldier who fought on Cyprus during the Persian wars. The inscription is dated to the 3rd century and is later than relief itself. The inscription says: Dionysio (s) Kardiano (s)
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| Date published | 28/08/2018 |
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| Title | Funerary stele of a Greek hoplite |
| Date | circa 400 BC |
| Accession | 1936/VI-9/1, Ins. GR. 226 |
| Period | Ancient |
| Medium | Limestone |
| Artist | Unknown artist |
| Place | Cyprus Archaeological Museum |
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