Grave Stele of Philion, Right

Creator

• Unknown

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

circa 340 BCE

Abstract

Full length from right, showing depth of carving

Keywords

Greek Classical period, Sculpture (Visual works), Funerary stelae, Reliefs (Sculptures)

Alt Text

A stone relief sculpture depicting three robed figures standing closely together against a flat background. The figures are intricately carved with detailed drapery and features.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Greece; Athens (Greece); Goudi (Athens, Greece)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

This is the funerary stele of Philion, which was carved from Pentelic marble and discovered in the Goudi district of Athens, Greece. The carving technique allows the central figures to dramatically project in high-relief. The scene depicts a traditional dexiosis, or handshake, which symbolized the bond between the living and dead or a farewell gesture. A woman is seated on a stool facing right and holds in both or her hands the hand of another woman who stands in front of her. Between these two figures, in the background, stands a mature man and a young maidservant to the left. The seated woman's head is carved in the round. This object is currently held in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, Greece.

Identifier

A01-JGC0516

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Grave Stele of Philion, Right" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 539.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/539