#ancient patra

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Archaeological Museum of Patra

From the atrium of a Roman villa in Patras. In the centre of the atrium there was an octagonal fountain of green marble. A large part of the mosaic was destroyed by a subsequent grave, probably Early Christian.

A mosaic of exceptional artistic quality, it is distinguished by its subtle tesserae (mosaic tiles) which create a pictorial effect.

The scene is surrounded by floral and geometrical decorations. In the middle there are representations of sea life - with fish and crustaceans. Three cupids can be seen fishing. One of them on the left is riding a dolphin, restraining it with a rein, while holding a trident on his right hand. The other two cupids on the right are standing on a small boat and fishing with nets.

2nd-3rd cent. A.D

Some massive, massive mosaics from the Archaeological Museum of Patra, extracted from wealthy residences

And from the museum exhibit, a photo that shows the mosaic as it was excavated:

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I am not much of a coffee drinker, but I have an affection for bubble tea. The weather is hot and I do intend to post a lot of these sick mosaics from the Museum of Patra - which need a huge amount of editing because museum lighting is the worst (photography-wise, it’s actually pretty good for the exhibits themselves). 

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[greek-museums]

Archaeological Museum of Patra:

Mosaic floor with a scene of the hunt for the Calydonian boar

From a Roman roadside residence in Patras.

The scene is composed in three sections and nine human figures are depicted. The female hunter Atalanti can be seen on the left, with Meleagros nearby, Polydeukis, the horserman is behind them in the background. 

The group on the right includes Aigaios (whose figure is badly preserved). He is injured and sitting on a rock supported by his brother, Epochos. In the same group well-dressed Amphiaraos is hastening to attend to Aigaios’ wound. Kastor is seen on a horse.

In the centre, the boar is running into the lake. In front of it and to the side there are two dogs and behind it there are two male figures. It is possible the defeated figure is Theseus and that it is his friend, Peirithous, who is standing, holding a javelin. The scene is surrounded by a wavy band.

This is the most complete example of such a scene preserved on a mosaic floor. According to Pausanias, after the destruction of Calydon, the cults of the area (devoted to Artemis and Dionysos), as well as the statues of the gods were transferred to Patras. Perhaps the scene echoes this tradition, if we consider the impact of the Calydonian cults and especially that of Artemis on the religious life of the city.

Dated to the 3rd cent. A.D

Unreal as it is - considering my wild charisma and astounding work ethic- yet another hour passes that I do not enjoy a deliciously cold bubble tea. I have now been reduced to drinking vitamin water. Vitamin water. 

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