Set of two Plates - Apollo and Artemis Diana - Classic Period - Attica - Athens - 450 BC - Desk Miniatures - Ceramic Items

Item Specifics

Condition: New, Handmade in Greece
First Plate:
Plate Diameter: 8 cm - 3,1 inches
Weight with the Base: 60 g
Second Plate:
Plate Diameter: 8 cm - 3,1 inches
Weight with the Base: 60 g
Material: clay, paint, ceramic, terracotta

Apollo is a god in Greek mythology, and one of the Twelve Olympians. He is the son of Zeus and Leto and the twin brother of Artemis. He is the god of healing, medicine, archery, music, poetry and the sun. He is the leader of the Muses. He also is a god of prophecy, and his Oracle at Delphi is very important.
Artemis, in Greek religion, the goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and vegetation and of chastity and childbirth; she was identified by the Romans with Diana. Artemis was the daughter of Zeus and Leto and the twin sister of Apollo. Among the rural populace, Artemis was the favourite goddess.