IMAGE SHEET
GODS AND MORTALS AT OLYMPUS:
ANCIENT DION, CITY OF ZEUS
March 24 through June 18, 2016
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Mosaic of the Epiphany of Dionysus
Late 2nd–early 3rd century AD.
Stone tesserae.
H. 59 in; W. 86.6 in (H. 150 cm; W. 220 cm).
From Dion. Villa of Dionysus, Symposium Hall.
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
2.
Cult Statue of Zeus Hypsistos
2nd century AD.
Marble.
H. 33.7 in; W. 18.1 in; D. 25 in (H. 85.5 cm; W. 46
cm; D. 63.5 cm).
From Dion. Sanctuary of Zeus Hypsistos, Cella.
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
3.
Bracelet with Lion’s Head Finials
Late 3rd century BC.
Gold.
Circum. 5.5 in; Diam. 2 in (Circum. 14 cm; Diam. 5
cm).
Karitsa. Macedonian Tomb IV, Cist grave ΙΙ.
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
For hi-res images, please contact Amanda Domizio, Polskin Arts & Communications Counselors, at 212583-2798 or [email protected].
4.
Statue of an Eagle
2nd century AD.
Marble.
H. 25 in; W. 13.6 in; D. 5.9 in (H. 63.5 cm; W. 34.5
cm; D. 15 cm).
From Dion. Sanctuary of Zeus Hypsistos, Cella.
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
5.
Head from a Statue of Demeter
325–300 BC.
Marble.
H. 9.4 in; D. 7.5 in (H. 24 cm; D. 19 cm).
From Dion. Sanctuary of Demeter, South. Hellenistic
Temple.
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
6.
Statue of Aphrodite Hypolympidia and Base with
Dedicatory Inscription
Statue: 150-100 BC; Base: 2nd century AD.
Marble.
H. 44.5 in; W. 18.9 in; D. 14.2 in (H. 113 cm; W. 48
cm; D. 36 cm).
From Dion. Sanctuary of Isis.
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
For hi-res images, please contact Amanda Domizio, Polskin Arts & Communications Counselors, at 212583-2798 or [email protected].
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7.
Slab with the Imprint of Two Feet and Dedicatory
Inscription
Late 2nd–3rd century AD.
Marble.
H. 19.7 in; W. 15.3 in; D. 1.5 in (H. 50 cm; W. 39 cm;
D. 3.8 cm).
From Dion. Sanctuary of Isis, on the steps leading to
the pronaos of the temple of Isis Lochia.
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
8.
Relief Stele Depicting Isis as Demeter with
Dedicatory Inscription
Second half of 3rd–early 2nd century BC.
Marble.
H. 12.2 in; W. 13.4 in; D. 3.1 in (H. 31 cm; W. 34 cm;
D. 8 cm).
From Dion. Sanctuary of Isis, Courtyard of the temple
of Isis Lochia.
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
9.
Head of Agrippina the Elder
First half of the 1st century AD.
Marble.
H. 9.4 in; W. 6.3 in; D. 3.6 in (H. 24 cm; W. 16 cm;
D. 9.2 cm).
From Dion. Villa of Dionysus, South chamber.
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
For hi-res images, please contact Amanda Domizio, Polskin Arts & Communications Counselors, at 212583-2798 or [email protected].
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10. Hermaic Stele with a Portrait of Herennianus
Late 2nd–early 3rd century AD.
Marble.
H. 43.3 in; W. 11.8 in; D. 8.7 in (H. 110 cm; W. 30
cm; D. 22 cm).
From Dion. Great Baths and the Villa of Dionysus
workshop.
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
11. Statue of a Philosopher
2nd century AD.
Marble.
H. 33.9 in; W. 13.8 in; D. 21.3 in (H 86 cm; W. 35
cm; D. 54 cm).
From Dion. Villa of Dionysus, Symposium Hall
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
12. Mosaic Panel with Theatrical Mask of Silenus
Late 2nd–early 3rd century AD.
Stone tesserae.
H. 28.7 in; W. 28.7 in (H. 73 cm; W. 73 cm).
From Dion. Villa of Dionysus, Symposium Hall.
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
For hi-res images, please contact Amanda Domizio, Polskin Arts & Communications Counselors, at 212583-2798 or [email protected].
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13. Mosaic Panel with Theatrical Mask of a Satyr
Late 2nd–early 3rd century AD.
Stone tesserae.
H. 28.7 in; W. 28.7 in (H. 73 cm; W. 73 cm).
From Dion. Villa of Dionysus, Symposium Hall.
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
14. Mosaic Panel with Theatrical Mask of King
Lycurgus
Late 2nd–early 3rd century AD.
Stone tesserae.
H. 28.7 in; W. 28.7 in (H. 73 cm; W. 73 cm).
From Dion. Villa of Dionysus, Symposium Hall.
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
15. Oil Lamp Decorated with a Panther Protome
1st–2nd century AD.
Copper alloy.
H. 14.6 in; W. 13 in; D. 13 in (H. 37 cm; W. 33 cm;
D. 33 cm).
From Dion. Water organ sector.
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
16. Speculum
1st century BC.
Copper alloy.
W. 8.7 in (W. 22 cm).
From Dion. Water organ sector.
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
For hi-res images, please contact Amanda Domizio, Polskin Arts & Communications Counselors, at 212583-2798 or [email protected].
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17. Spectacle-Shaped Brooch with Fabric Remains
Early Iron Age (1000–700 BC).
Copper alloy, iron, and textile.
L. 5.9 in; Diam. coils 2.4 in, 2.6 in (L. 15 cm; Diam.
coils 6 cm, 6.5 cm).
From Olympus. Tumulus cemetery of Mesonisi,
Tumulus 2, grave D.
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
18. Miniaturized Vessel with Incised Inscription
Mid-2nd–4th century AD.
Glass.
H. 3.5 in; Diam. 3 in (H. 9 cm; Diam. 7.5 cm).
From Dion. Karitsa, Kalamboukas Field, grave 48.
Archaeological Museum of Dion.
Photo © Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports,
Ephorate of Antiquities of Pieria, and the Dion
Excavations. Courtesy Onassis Cultural Center NY.
For hi-res images, please contact Amanda Domizio, Polskin Arts & Communications Counselors, at 212583-2798 or [email protected].
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