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Framed Print of Thymiaterion in the Form of a Comic Actor Seated on an Altar and a Separate... 1st half of 1st cent Creator: Unknown
Thymiaterion in the Form of a Comic Actor Seated on an Altar and a Separate Theatrical Wig, first half of 1st century A.D.
Additional Info: An actor sitting upon an altar decorated with erotes and garlands forms the body of this thymiaterion or incense burner. He wears the typical costume and mask of a Greek New Comedy slave, with its rolled hairstyle, snub nose, and wide open mouth. The figure's eyes are inlaid with silver and his left hand is pierced to hold a detachable object, probably a wig. Depictions of actors sitting on altars are found in both Hellenistic and Roman art, and some scholars have suggested that these may allude to a specific scene in an unidentified play. The top of the altar pivots open to allow incense to be put inside, and the bottom has air holes to facilitate the burning. The smoke from the incense would have risen through the actor's hollow body and issued from his mouth. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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Media ID 39883087
1st Century Ad Altar Antiquities Antiquity Bronze With Silver Inlay Censer Comedy Comic Actor Enslaved Person Garland Hellenistic Implements Incense Incense Burner Mask Slave Slavery
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16.2cm x 24.4cm (6.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
