Antique Mythology

Ganymede

In Greek Mythology, Ganymede is the son of Tros of Dardania, the founder of Troy. He was abducted by Zeus who granted him eternal youth and immortality. He was transported…

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Mythological Antiques Objects

Vases

Vases are open containers made to hold flowers. They can be made from a variety of materials such as ceramics, metal and glass. Classical designs have always been a popular…

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Cherub

A cherub, plural cherubim, is one of the unearthly beings who directly attend to God, according to Abrahamic religions. The numerous depictions of cherubim assign to them many different roles,…

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Euterpe

Euterpe was born as one of the daughters of Mnemosyne, Titan goddess of memory, and fathered by Zeus, god of the gods. Her sisters include Calliope (muse of epic poetry),…

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Pythia

The Pythia was the name of the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi who also served as the oracle, commonly known as the Oracle of Delphi. The…

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The Three Fates,1530–50 Anonymous, Italian, North Italy, 16th century Italian

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In ancient Greek religion and mythology, the Moirai, often known in English as the Fates, were the white-robed incarnations of destiny; their Roman equivalent was the Parcae (euphemistically the "sparing…

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A pair of American gilt and patinated bronze and marble figural table lamps E.F. CALDWELL & CO., New York, NY circa 1915

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Poseidon

Poseidon was one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and myth. He was god of the Sea and other waters; of earthquakes; and of horses. In pre-Olympian Bronze…

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Mars

In ancient Roman religion and myth, Mars was the god of war and also an agricultural guardian, a combination characteristic of early Rome. He was second in importance only to…

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Baroque

The Baroque is a highly ornate and often extravagant style of architecture, music, dance, painting, sculpture and other arts that flourished in Europe from the early 17th until the mid-18th…

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An important and fine Empire gilt bronze mounted and parcel gilt thuya wood console table Tuileries Palace attributed to Jacob Desmalter early 19th century

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Neoclassical

Neoclassical or Neoclassicism is the name given to Western movements in the decorative and visual arts, literature, theatre, music, and architecture that draw inspiration from the "classical" art and culture…

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Tankard,1649 Images based on printed designs by Dietrich Mayer

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Tankards

A tankard is a form of drinkware consisting of a large, roughly cylindrical, drinking cup with a single handle. Tankards are usually made of silver, pewter, but can be made…

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Mythological Artists and Makers

Edward Farrell

Edward Farrell was a silversmith renown for his renaissance style silver items. He was born in 1779 and died in 1850. Among his works were some mythological items, some of…

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