Funerary Stele of a Family Farewell Scene with a Dexiosis Handshake

Creator

• Unknown

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

circa 350-320 BCE

Abstract

Full length, frontal center view

Keywords

Greek Late Classical period, Sculpture (Visual works), Pentelic marble, Dexiosis, Funerary stelae, Reliefs (Sculptures)

Alt Text

A stone relief sculpture depicting three figures, with one seated and two standing. The figures are dressed in flowing robes and appear to be engaged in a quiet moment together.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Greece; Athens (Greece); Kerameikos (Athens, Greece)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

This is the grave stele of an unknown person, which was carved from Pentelic marble around the mid 4th century BCE. The object was discovered in the ancient cemetery at Kerameikos, Athens. This relief depicts a family farewell scene, indicated by dexiosis. This is a gesture that showed equality of both parties involved. Specifically, in the case of funerary monuments, the deceased were shown within a circle of their family, like seen in this example. The deceased would typically be featured sitting or standing, clasping the hand of a remaining survivor, usually their spouse. Within this context, this action represented a farewell to the deceased. This object is currently held at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, Greece.

Identifier

A01-JGC0342

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Funerary Stele of a Family Farewell Scene with a Dexiosis Handshake" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 369.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/369