Vase of the Pugilists. Cretan Rhyton. 26 cm.

Description

Bring the strength and symbolism of ancient Mediterranean culture into your home with this striking Vase of the Pugilists, a sculptural reproduction inspired by the Minoan rhyton from Crete. The Vase of the Pugilists transforms any space into a refined environment filled with history, archaeology, and classical artistic expression.

Technical Features:

• Material: molded marble (marble powder with binders)
• Finish: black stone imitation with aged patina
• Total height with base: 26 cm
• Vase dimensions: Height: 24 cm. Width: 11.5 cm. Depth: 8.5 cm

A rhyton is a vessel that was often used in ancient Greece in sacred sacrificial rites or in the exaltation of wine in honour of a god. In this figure a rhyton from Minoan Crete is recreated from an original found in the city of Hagia Triada (1600-1450 BC), which is on display in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.

The rhyton’s decoration is divided into four horizontal zones. The upper band depicts pairs of pugilists boxing, the next band is decorated with depictions of bull-jumping, and the two lower bands show boxing scenes depicting the triumph of the victors over the vanquished in combat, with the latter lying down or kneeling in an attitude of defeat.