Description: Akrotiri Boxers - Two Young Boys Wearing Boxing Gloves and Belts - Bronze Age - 1700 BC - Reproduction - pure Bronze Sculpture Condition: New, Made in Greece.Material: Pure BronzeHeight: 11 cm - 4,3 inchesWidth: 8 cm - 3,1 inchesLength: 2,5 cm - 1 inchesWeight: 250 g The Akrotiri Boxer Fresco, discovered in 1967, is one of the Wall Paintings of Thera, leading examples of Minoan painting. It is a fresco depicting two young boys wearing boxing gloves and belts and dates back to the Bronze Age, 1700 BCE. Around 1600 BCE, a disastrous earthquake, followed by a volcanic eruption, covered Akrotiri in a thick layer of pumice and ash, which resulted in the remarkable conservation of frescoes, including the Akrotiri Boxer Fresco, from multiple buildings throughout the town. This particular fresco was found in room B1 of Building Beta along with the Antelope Fresco. The boys' shaved heads and stray locks indicate their youth, while their darker skin tone indicates their gender. The boy on the right is completely nude except for a belt, whereas the boy on the left has jewelry; most likely markers of a higher status. They appear to be slightly over life size at roughly 5'10". In order to create such vibrant frescoes, a smooth lime plaster was applied to the walls and then painted over. It is unsure if the match was a competitive one or simply a routine sport. T 3029 ΠΥΓΜΑΧΟΙ ΣΑΝΤΟΡΙΝΗΣ - 9,60 *********************
Price: 99.9 USD
Location: Piraeus
End Time: 2024-11-05T17:35:48.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Handmade
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Size: Small
Color: GREEN
Title: Akrotiri Boxers - Two Young Boys Wearing Boxing Gloves and Belts
Material: Bronze
Item Length: 1
Region of Origin: Europe
Subject: HISTORY MYTHOLOGY, CRAFT GIFT, VINTAGE DECORATION, THERA ISLAND AEGEAN SEA, MINOAN WALL PAINTING, SPORT ATHLETES KIDS
Type: Statue
Listed By: Artist
Year of Production: 2022
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Reproduction
Placement: Table
Item Height: 4.3
Style: ANCIENT GREEK
Production Technique: BRONZE
Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
Culture: Greek
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 3.1
Time Period Produced: 2020-Now
