Relief Greek Aulos 21 x 18 cm.

Description

Reproduction of a Greek relief of Aulos, made of reconstituted marble (marble powder + binder). Finished with ageing patina.

Measurements: Height: 21 cm. Width: 18 cm. Depth: 1.5 cm.

Fragment of the Ludovisi throne, in the area of the gardens of Sallust, next to the Pincio. 460 BC. 460 BC Rome (Italy)

In Aphrodite’s favour are the subjects on the sides, one of which is the replica shown here. A naked girl playing the flute, reclining on a cushion and with her legs crossed, plays the double aulos, music for the celebration. The throne may have come from a shrine to the Aphrodite Urania, such as Locri in southern Italy or Erice in Sicily, which seems to personify both sacred and profane elements of her cult and function. This flat piece in the corner of the throne may have been covered with sculpted fleurons.