Small altar
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Small altar
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Published 2017-08-24T15:42:39+00:00
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This altar comes from Athens.
One face represents Hermes as a ram-bearer. The female figure on the right side is probably Aphrodite.
This is a work of the 1st century B.C., inspired by an Archaistic prototype of the 5th century B.C.
Such altars were used for offerings and sacrifices during religious ceremonies dedicated to the gods.
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| Date published | 24/08/2017 |
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| Title | Small altar |
| Date | 1st century B.C. |
| Period | Hellenistic |
| Medium | Pentelic marble |
| Artist | Unknown artist |
| Place | National Archaeological Museum of Athens |
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