Greek Amphora Vase - Panathenaic curated for the home —New Republic

—New Republic

the sculpted human figure was both an object of sensory delight and an expression of an intelligent mind

it will raise the bar on conservation and ensure that future efforts benefit from a growing body of expertise

scenes of academy studios

Lothar von Falkenhausen is professor of Chinese archaeology at the University of California

Greek Amphora Vase - Panathenaic curated for the home —New RepublicLocated at the base of the Acropolis in the Plaka, the oldest section of Athens, is a charming workshop and gallery where artisan Sofia Gkani creates intricately detailed replicas of classical Greek vessels. Beautifully hand painted, Sofia meticulously reproduces Corinthian, Geometric, Red or Black Figure designs on each unique terracotta piece. Each vessel is signed and numbered by the artist. Terracotta clay Dimensions: 7 1 4 inches H x 4 1 4 inches