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This Greek Vase reproductions has intentional, artificial cracks in the glaze to imitate the ancient original piece (6th century BC) found in the National Museum of Greece in Athens. The scene shows Poseidon, god of the sea, with a trident in hand, watching, while Hermes, the messenger of the gods, makes a gesture of welcome. Then follows Athena, goddess of wisdom and protector of the city of Athens, carrying a shield with her symbol, an owl. On the right, Hercules has his sword and a bow and arrows in his quiver, which he carries on his back.

Athena is pictured between two columns, thought to be the starting and ending lines of many types of sporting races commonly run at the Olympics and Panathenaic Games.

This Black Figure Introduction of Hercules to Gods Greek Vase is made from terracotta, in a multicolor finish, and measures 11"H.

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