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Condition: New, Made in Greece. Material: Pure Bronze Dimensions (approximately): Height: 17 cm - 6,7 inches Width: 8,5 cm - 3,3 inches Length: 7 cm - 2,8 inches Weight: 830 g The significance of the Vergina Sun is unclear. Archaeologists do not agree whether the sun was a symbol of Macedon, an emblem of Philip's Argead dynasty, a religious symbol representing the Twelve Gods of Olympus, or simply a decorative design. Andronikos repeatedly interprets it as the "emblem of the Macedonian dynasty", though Eugene Borza has pointed out that it is widely used in ancient Macedonian art. John Paul Adams cites its long-established use as a decorative element in Greek art, as well as in the Middle East, Ancient Thrace & elsewhere, & concludes that it cannot definitively be said that it was either a "royal" or "national" Macedonian symbol. Sixteen & eight-pointed suns often appear in Macedonian & Hellenistic coins & shields of that period. However, there are also a number of depictions of Athenian hoplites bearing an identical sixteen-pointed symbol on their armor as early as the 6th century BC, as well as coin designs from island & mainland Greece bearing eight or sixteen-pointed sun symbols (Corfu, 5th century BC, Locris, 4th century BC). Before 1977 the symbol had been regarded as a simple ornament. After Andronikos' discovery, the symbol began to be viewed as predominantly associated with Ancient Macedonians, despite its earlier ornamental use in Greek art. Professional packaging. We take extra care in packaging our fragile items to ensure safe delivery. Every shippment has tracking number. Please kindly, prior to placing your order read carefully to understand: - Item's description - Item's materials & dimensions - Item's price If you have any more questions & concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. ΣΕΜ 25-623 ΑΣΠΙΔΑ ΒΕΡΓΙΝΑ 13x14 EK - 40,7 Macedonian Shield With The Royal Vergina Sun Symbol - Emblem Of Argead Dynasty Bronze
