Ancient Ceramic Toys - Collection C

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CODE 2853

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PRICE 48,00€

These tiny ceramic reproductions are inspired by the Museum's collection of ancient children’s toys. Collection C contains two miniature plates and three miniature loutrophoroi, water carrying vessels used during the three-day marriage celebrations. Suitable for use as ornaments and presented in a gift box, there are three other collections of ceramic children’s toys available in this range.

Material: Ceramic

Designer: Thetis

Parts: 5

Dimensions: Vessels: 5,5 Χ 4,5 Χ 4,5cm / 5 Χ 4,5 Χ 3,5cm / 5,3 Χ 4 Χ 3,5cm

Plates: Ύψος 0,5cm και διάμετρος 5cm

Usage: For decoration only. Fragile.

Archaeological excavations at the sanctuary of Nymphe, the protectress of Marriage and the Wedding Ceremony on the southern slope of the Acropolis have brought abundant finds of objects associated with the rites of marriage to light. Amongst these were children’s toys, possibly the tributes of young girls, who offered them before their wedding, farewelling their childhood. Τhe originals that date to the sixth century BC can be seen in display case 6 of the Museum's gallery of the Acropolis Slopes.

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