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Terpsichore's hair is braided into a coronet that circles her head, and her ears are also pierced so earrings could be attached. Her lips, eyes and hair still bear faint traces of pigment. [12] Prior to its return to Greece, the statuette had been described as "one of the finest examples of Hellenistic sculpture in the United States". [14]
Terpsichore on an antique fresco from Pompeii. In Greek mythology, Terpsichore (/ t ər p ˈ s ɪ k ər iː /; Ancient Greek: Τερψιχόρη, "delight in dancing") is one of the nine Muses and goddess of dance and chorus. She lends her name to the word "terpsichorean", which means "of or relating to dance".
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The vessel on both caryatids are decorated with emblems and items associated with the rituals of the Eleusinian Mysteries, such as ears of corn, rosettes, cakes, and bundles of myrtle. A plemochoe is carved directly above the brow of each female figure, that is, a container where the kykeon was most likely held. The kykeon was the sacred drink ...
There are illustrations of dogs on the walls of tombs dating back to the Bronze Age, as well as statues, children's toys, and ceramics depicting dogs. Hunting dogs are commonly portrayed. [ 2 ] One of the prehistoric paintings estimated to be 9,000 years old found at the Bhimbetka rock shelters in India depict a dog held on a leash by a man. [ 3 ]
8. Corgi. The corgi—aka, everyone’s favorite short-legged pup—is one of the most recognizable dogs with pointy ears. Beloved by Queen Elizabeth II, these dogs have been favored by the kings ...
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The God of Étang-sur-Arroux (or Autun statuette) is a Gallo-Roman bronze statuette, probably found in the commune of Étang-sur-Arroux, not far from Autun, France. The statuette is of a bearded figure sat cross legged with two ram -headed, fish-tailed serpents feeding from a basket in his hands.