Circular Altar with Hermes and Pallas Athena
The stone carving depicts two figures. The figure on the left is male, bearded, with short hair, wearing only a short loincloth; he holds a caduceus in his right hand. The figure on the right is female, with long hair styled up and forward, wearing a long dress; she holds a spear in her right hand and an owl in her left. A frieze spans the top. The background of the stone is rough. The stone is light-colored, likely limestone or marble, and the background behind it fades from black at the top to gray at the bottom. The carving appears to be an ancient Greek artifact, titled "Circular Altar with Hermes and Pallas Athena".
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 626 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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