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Grave Stele of Phainippos4th century B.C.

On view:
David Geffen Galleries, The Ancient Mediterranean: Merging Beliefs
Marble relief stele with triangular pediment carved with flanking animals and a central palmette, above a Greek inscription and a large amphora in high relief
Marble stele with low-relief carved pediment depicting two crouching feline figures flanking a central anthemion palmette motif with scrolling volutes; a line of ancient Greek inscription runs below the relief along the architrave.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Grave Stele of Phainippos
Culture
Greek, Attic
Place Made
Unknown
Date Made
4th century B.C.
Medium
Marble with traces of pigment
Dimensions
H: 48 3/4 in. (123.83 cm); W: 18 3/4 in. (47.63 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Accession Number
47.8.11
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
European Painting and Sculpture: Greek and Roman