Olympic Games Frescoes, sport disciplines of the antiquity...
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The first Olympics were held in 776 B.C., and from then on after the completion of four years during the month of July or August.
In total the Olympic Games consisted of 10 events: running, the pentathlon, jumping, discus, javelin, wrestling, boxing, the pancration, chariot racing, and horse racing.
All Greeks who were free citizens and had not committed murder or heresy, had the right to take part in the Olympic Games.
This is a collection of beautiful wall frescoes which depict various disciplines of the ancient Olympic Games. They are made of bonded marble and are painted by hand.
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The Olympic flame is lit by the priests (Hellanodikae) to commence the ancient Olympic games |
Torch Relay, 5th century BC
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Item No. : F81 |
Item No. : F108 |
Dimensions : 57 x 35 cm (22.5 x 14 in.)
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Dimensions : 27 x 18 cm (10.5 x 7.5 in.) |
Price : $159.00
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Price : $69.00 |
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Chariot Race I |
Chariot Race II
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Item No. : F101 |
Item No. : F95 |
Dimensions : 31 x 31 cm (12 x 12 in.)
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Dimensions : 12 x 24 cm (5 x 9.5 in.) |
Price : $169.00
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Price : $139.00 |
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Horse Race |
Runners I
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Item No. : F112 |
Item No. : F113 |
Dimensions : 36 x 19 cm (14 x 7.5 in.)
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Dimensions : 50 x 27 cm (20 x 11 in.) |
Price : $89.00
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Runners II |
Wrestlers
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Item No. : F99 |
Item No. : F111 |
Dimensions : 20 x 24 cm (8 x 9.5 in.)
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Dimensions : 20 x 24 cm (8 x 9.5 in.) |
Price : $69.00
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Price : $69.00 |
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Javelin Thrower |
Discus Thrower I
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Item No. : F107 |
Item No. : F95 |
Dimensions : 12 x 19 cm (5 x 7.5 in.)
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Dimensions : 12 x 24 cm (5 x 9.5 in.) |
Price : $59.00
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Price : $59.00 |
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Discus Thrower II |
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Item No. : F101 |
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Dimensions : 31 x 31 cm (12 x 12 in.)
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Price : $79.00
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