Athena in Gigantomachy on a ceramic fragment

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PRICE 17,50€

This is a ceramic reproduction of a fragment from a late fifth century red-figure kylix or goblet. It depicts the goddess Athena's battle with the Giant Engelados in the mythical Battle of the Giants, the so-called Gigantomachy. With the red-figure technique developed in Athens in the late sixth century BC, the forms are clay-colored, and the background is black. A ceramic display base for the fragment is included, supplied with the reproduction in a gift box.

Material: Ceramic

Designer: Maria Kakia / Attiko Fos

Dimensions: 14,3 x 8,7 x 3,3 cm

Ceramic base included

The Gigantomachy was the mythical battle of the Gods of Olympus with the terrifying Giants that challenged the gods’ supremacy. In the mythical battle that followed, Athena led the fight, defeating the Giant that personified the earthquake, known as Engelados. Her triumphant role was a favorite topic for Athenian artists that portrayed it in all its art forms. For the ancient Greeks, the victorious gods symbolized stability and order over the instability and chaos represented by the Giants.

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