Figures upon a Vase recently found at Cumae, 1856. Creator: Unknown.

Figures upon a Vase recently found at Cumae, 1856.  Creator: Unknown.

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Figures upon a Vase recently found at Cumae, [Italy], 1856. Design on an ancient Greek vase showing '...the battle between the Greeks and the Amazons, and it is somewhat of a peculiarity that, with the exception of two, where the letters are effaced, every figure has its name above it, yet inscribed so delicately, that a glass is required to read them. A glance is sufficient to show the spirit, the ease, the elegance which mark the figures. There is nothing stiff or cramped - it is the flexibility of nature we look upon, and we feel almost that the combatants are inspired with life...Cumae had undoubtedly a high reputation for its terra-cotta works'. Cumae [modern Cuma, Naples] was the first ancient Greek colony on the mainland of Italy, founded in the 8th century BC. From "Illustrated London News", 1856.


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World Europe Greece

  1. 39 00 00 N , 022 00 00 E

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History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events

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  1. ILN_1856_Page_188_a.jpg
  1. 1856
  1. 0580080043
  1. 2-969-865
  1. 2969865

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