Ancient Greek Plate 24cm - Handmade Red Figure Pottery with Man and Boy Scene - Perfect for Home Decor, Museum Replicas & Greek History Enthusiasts

Decorate your wall with a Plate.It is Red figure painted,depecting a homoerotic scene between two males of different ages. These relationships were characteristic of the Archaic and Classical periods of ancient Greek history and were considered to be "the principal cultural model for free relationships between citizens. These relationships may have originated in an initiation ritual associated with the younger partnerβ€s entrance into military life or the religion of Zeus and developed in the late 7th century BC as an aspect of Greek homosocial culture Red-figure vase painting is one of the most important styles of figural Greek vase painting. It developed in Athens around 520 BC and remained in use until the late 3rd century BC. Its modern name is based on the figural depictions in red colour on a black background, in contrast to the preceding black-figure style with black figures on a red background.

Net weight 0,6 kgr(1,33lbr), Diameter 24cm(9,33in)

Recommended only for decoration. Don’t put liquid inside. Hand made and Hand painted from the start to finish.

Safe package.We use techniques that make the vases travel very safely. Don't hesitate to contact us, before or after the order for any question or problem.

Suitable for display purposes or as a decorative accent piece

Beautiful idea for gift for any season or occasion.