Olive branch - hiketeria - ancient Greek miniature - represents a symbol of peace - reproduction - marble base - pure bronze artifact

Condition: New, Made in Greece.
Material: Pure Bronze
Height: 16 cm - 6,3 inches
Width: 14 cm - 5,5 inches
Length: 3 cm - 1,2 inches
Weight: 210 g

The olive branch is a symbol of peace or victory allegedly deriving from the customs of ancient Greece, particularly regarding supplication to both the gods and persons in power and is found in most cultures of the Mediterranean basin.
In Greek mythology, Athena competed with Poseidon for possession of Athens. Poseidon claimed possession by thrusting his trident into the Acropolis, where a well of sea-water gushed out. Athena took possession by planting the first olive tree beside the well. The court of gods and goddesses ruled that Athena had the better right to the land because she had given it the better gift. Olive wreaths were worn by brides and awarded to olympic victors.
The olive branch was one of the attributes of Eirene on Roman Imperial coins. For example, the reverse of a tetradrachm of Vespasian from Alexandria, 70-71 AD, shows Eirene standing holding a branch upward in her right hand.

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