{"product_id":"greek-stele-wall-hanging","title":"Greek Tombstone Stele of Glykylla Wall Hanging Relief 15.25L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Mistress and Her Maid, Remembered in Stone: A Greek Stele Wall Hanging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlykylla sits with her feet on a footstool while her maidservant stands before her. This \u003cstrong\u003eGreek stele wall hanging\u003c\/strong\u003e reproduces an Athenian tombstone from Classical Greece, about 430 to 400 BC. It was made to celebrate her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper class woman wears traditional Greek attire. Her calm pose and quiet gaze reflect the restraint of Classical funerary art. The original stone is in the British Museum and was excavated at Thebes. This Greek stele wall hanging keeps that calm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAthenian families often marked graves with carved reliefs. They showed the dead in ordinary moments, seated, clasping hands, or attended. This Stele of Glykylla keeps that human tone. A Greek funerary relief of this kind turns loss into portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrief Carved With Restraint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassical sculptors avoided loud mourning. They gave the dead dignity and a sense of presence. This Greek funerary relief speaks softly. A Classical Greek tombstone replica should be read slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grey finish recalls weathered marble. Discover more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/culture-greek-roman\"\u003eGreek and Roman collection\u003c\/a\u003e. A Greek stele wall hanging like this one suits a study or reading room. The Stele of Glykylla suits a quiet wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tombstone of Glykylla, Athens, circa 430-400 BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal:\u003c\/strong\u003e British Museum, excavated at Thebes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin with aged grey finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.25 in L x 9.25 in H x 1.5 in D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wire mount screwed to the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU \/ PN:\u003c\/strong\u003e T88130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wire mount is screwed securely to the back, so the relief hangs flat. A Classical Greek tombstone replica suits a quiet wall with soft light. A Greek stele wall hanging makes a thoughtful conversation piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGreek Funerary Stelae\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Classical Athens, carved stelae marked family graves. Scenes of daily life replaced earlier images of warriors and athletes. Women often appear seated, attended, and calm. Many stelae survive, and museums in Athens and London hold fine examples. Their quiet style still moves visitors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBritish Museum: Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search?q=Greek+funerary+stele\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art: Greek funerary stelae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pacific Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43063392108657,"sku":"T88130","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/972ba1f4-a6d1-4838-a8e8-f1dffe32b8dd.jpg?v=1777667702","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/greek-stele-wall-hanging","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}