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056 Classical Sculptures

The History of Ancient Greece

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The Bronze Chariateer of Delphi

The chariateer of Delphi is one of the best known statues surviving from ancient Greece. The eyes were inlaid with onyx glass and stone, Copper was added to the lips and silver was used for the teeth. In perfect folds shows precisely the discipline and self-control that are celebrated in aristocrats who carried off prizes in athletic events.

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