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The Column was an architectural invention that allowed for the support of ceilings without the use of solid walls. worldhistory.org/column/

#erechtheion #column #architecture #History

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Linocut of the porch of the

#caryatid #erechtheion #parthenon

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Linocut of the porch of the

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Linocut of the porch of the

#caryatid #erechtheion #parthenon

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Dr. Kirsten D. Dzwiza · @antikemagie
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A "phiale" is a "libation bowl", also called "patera".

This beautiful is decorated with beechnuts, and acorns.

could also be seen on the phialai held by the caryatids of the on the in Athens.

4th-3rd BCE
metmuseum.org/art/collection/s

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#Gold #phiale #bees #acorns #erechtheion #akropolis #AncientMagic #archaeology #MaterialCulture

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