Marble relief fragment depicting athletic prizes, 2nd century


Marble relief fragment depicting athletic prizes, Mid-Imperial, Antonine, 2nd century , Roman, Marble, H. 12 3/4 in. ( cm); length 26 3/8 in. ( cm), Stone Sculpture, On this dedicatory relief are representations of the standard prizes awarded at four venues in Greece: an amphora of olive oil from the Panathenaic games at Athens, a shield from the games at Argos, and two wreaths (of pine and celery) from the prestigious Panhellenic games at Isthmia and Nemea respectively


Size: 4240px × 4240px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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