Corinth Gallery

Terracotta figure of a man holding a model boat

Terracotta figure of a man holding a model boat. Probably an ex-voto or offering made at a temple to invoke the deity's protection or give thanks after a safe voyage. Country of Origin: Greece. Culture: Ancient Greek. Date/Period: 5th - 4th C BC. Place of Origin: Corinth. Material Size: h = 6.3 cm. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/Sold at Christie's, London . Location: 04

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The Ottoman fortification of Acrocorinth

The Ottoman fortification of Acrocorinth. The rock of Acrocorinth was fortified by the Latin Crusaders, then by the Byzantines and taken by the Turks. It was one of the five strongholds of the Peloponnese during the period of the Crusades. Country of Origin: Greece. Culture: Ottoman. Date/Period: 16th-17th c.AD, Ottoman additions. Place of Origin: Corinth. Credit Line: Werner Forman Archive/ . Location: 08

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Hercules and the Centaur Setos, Detail of Greek Pot, Corinthian, c7th century BC. Artist: Nessos Painter

Hercules and the Centaur Setos, Detail of Greek Pot, Corinthian, c7th century BC.The Nessos Painter was a pioneer of Attic black-figure vase painting. He is considered to be the first Athenian to adopt the Corinthian style who went on to develop his own style and introduced innovations. At National Museum, Athens

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