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Fictile vases in the British Museum
Fictile vases in the British Museum. Vases in red clay with black designs, showing decorative patterns, warrior on biga two-horse chariot, and fighting warriors. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc. London, 1814
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Fictile Vases in the British Museum: A Glimpse into Ancient Greek, Roman, and Etruscan Mythology This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by Henry Moses in 1814, offers a glimpse into the rich and intriguing world of ancient art housed in the British Museum. The image showcases an exquisite collection of fictile vases, with their red clay bodies adorned with intricate black designs. The vases depict various mythological scenes, including a warrior riding in a biga, a two-horse chariot, while another warrior engages in a fierce battle, brandishing a lance and shield. The detailed engraving captures the intensity of the fight, with the warriors locked in a struggle, their muscles tensed and their expressions filled with determination. The Greek, Roman, and Etruscan civilizations are renowned for their mastery of pottery, and these vases are a testament to their artistic prowess. The black designs on the red clay vases are reminiscent of the intricate patterns found on ancient ceramics, which often told stories of gods and heroes. The biga chariot scene may represent the myth of Achilles and Patroclus, with Achilles riding in his chariot to battle, while the fighting warriors could be depictions of various mythological figures engaged in epic battles. The vases in this engraving serve as a reminder of the rich mythological traditions that shaped ancient cultures. This stunning handcoloured copperplate engraving by Henry Moses is a beautiful representation of the ancient art housed in the British Museum, offering a glimpse into the mythological worlds of the Greeks, Romans, and Etruscans.
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