Heraklion Archaeological Museum - CollectiveAccess System : Sculptures : Stele with incised scene [Γ290]

Stele with incised scene

Γ290

Stone (Poros stone)

Surface heavily chipped, missing upper right edge

Height: 75 cm. Width: 27 cm. Thickness: 18 cm.

Dreros

Agora of ancient Dreros

Archaic-Classical period:

600 - 480 BC:

Gallery:

XVIII

Case:

Not in case

Exhibition thematic unit:

Geometric - Archaic period (10th-6th c. BC). The cemetery of the city of Prinias

Description

Stone stele that formed a step in the staircase of the agora of ancient Dreros. The scene depicts a nude, bearded man and a smaller-scale pillar topped with a sphinx. At top right is a small male figure walking left. The central upper part of the stele is occupied by an eagle in flight, with impressive wings. On the lower part of the stele, divided from the upper section by a diagonal line, is a Gorgoneion (Medusa head) framed by snakes.

Bibliography:

Μ. Kyrimi," Στήλη από την αρχαία Δρήρο", Proceedings of the 12th International Congress of Cretan Studies (published online at https://12iccs.proceedings.gr/el/proceedings/category/38/32/859)

Author:

M. K.

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