Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Metal
The Chinese five elements are Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge themes for the next 5 weeks. Here is my entry for the first element on Cee’s list– Metal.
After touring the Acropolis and cruising part of the Aegean Sea, we spent a good amount of time in the Athens National Archaeological Museum and the Byzantine Museum. “The boy riding on the horse” statue was a well-preserved treasure. The size was rather impressive, 9.5 ft long and 6.9 ft high, and dated between 200 BC and 140 BC:
There were several exhibition rooms of ancient Greek metal pots, jewelry, and tools. As you may notice that forms and shapes of the pots and tools have not changed much since the ancient time.
The Byzantine Museum was surprisingly small. Though the Byzantine Empire has a long history, from 330 to 1453, but most of the treasures were destroyed by the Ottoman after the fall of Constantinople in 1453.
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oh stunning! i so wanna go to that museum!
January 10, 2013 at 8:24 pm
Thank you for commenting, kz! So much to see there…
January 10, 2013 at 8:46 pm
Incredible to think of the age of these things. I love the cookware.
January 10, 2013 at 9:16 pm
I felt I learned about an importantly part of the history when I toured the museum. Those cookware and ceramic plates were too beautiful.
January 11, 2013 at 8:10 am
Isn’t the Athens museum the most marvellous place? I could have spent days there, pouring over the treasures – from the tiniest gold ornaments to pieces like that horse and rider – thrilling stuff
January 11, 2013 at 12:03 am
Truly amazing! It’s a great ancient history lesson that we can learn there. Thank you so much for your comment, TWG!
January 11, 2013 at 8:05 am
A museum full of wonders and priceless treasures.
January 11, 2013 at 2:01 am
They have so many treasures that tell stories of the ancient Greek.
January 11, 2013 at 8:03 am
Love that boy riding a horse ! It potrays such a feeling of freedom . Impressive treasures .
January 11, 2013 at 2:43 am
It does present the freedom part. Thank you so much for your comment!
January 11, 2013 at 7:59 am
Sometimes small museums might have surprises. The first photo is my favorite.
January 11, 2013 at 3:52 am
Small museums do have some focus for certain collections. I agree, the first one is an amazing treasure.
January 11, 2013 at 7:57 am
Wow! How delightful, Amy! I am putting this on my most-definite to go list. Thanks for sharing and taking me on the tour!
January 11, 2013 at 4:28 am
Glad to hear your comment, Tahira! I appreciate you comment. Hope you get to see the museum.
January 11, 2013 at 7:55 am
This museum is so amazing! I was just here in September
January 11, 2013 at 5:38 am
Amazing ancient Greek history showing in the museum. Thank you so much for stopping by!
January 11, 2013 at 7:53 am
While those pictures are fantastic, I wish I was the museum myself. There’s something special in standing in the presence of something that existed thousands of years ago, made by hands that have passed on.
January 11, 2013 at 2:05 pm
You’re right about standing in the presence of …. It’s an enormous humble feeling. Thank you so much for your coment!
January 11, 2013 at 2:49 pm
how wonderful that metal survives through time, we can see it today and imagine the lives our ancestors lived .. beautiful entry amy!
January 11, 2013 at 6:37 pm
Thank you for visiting! That’s the exciting experience of visiting museums. Appreciate your comment.
January 11, 2013 at 6:52 pm
excellent information. i bookmarked it for future reference. thanks a lot!
January 11, 2013 at 11:39 pm
it seems Greece had better times than actually …
January 12, 2013 at 7:52 am
They had glorious times…
Happy Sunday, Frizz!
January 12, 2013 at 8:55 am
Excellent photos for this week’s theme!!
January 13, 2013 at 4:03 pm
Thank you so much, Cee!
January 13, 2013 at 8:03 pm
The boy on horseback is astounding. The thought that struck me as I went to the National Museum in Athens was how much more sophisticated they were 2,000 years ago than the art, and implements we had 200 years ago. Great pictures, Amy. Thanks for sharing.
January 16, 2013 at 4:23 am
That what I wandered about when I was standing in front of the statue!
January 16, 2013 at 7:30 am
I looked at that statue for quite a while and marveled at the details. I didn’t think that “mankind” had learned that much about anatomy to be able to do that kind of work. That work is over the top. I haven’t been there since 1987, so I’m sure exhibits have changed somewhat, or I just missed it. Being in a place like that, you don’t forget the experience. Are you friends with Eternal Traveler? Carol and you would be very good friends if you are not already.
January 16, 2013 at 11:47 am
I’ll check it out. I saw some incredible Chinese metal and stone work dated thousands of years ago… I’m like you wonder how they could be this creative and artistic when they lived in the condition they did and struggled to survive…
January 16, 2013 at 4:36 pm
Yeah, and I’m retired and so busy, I’m wondering how to cheat on making a post tomorrow!!! I just typed up my to do list after my three meetings today so I don’t forget anything. I forgot to even call into one of my phone conference meetings on Sunday! Just FORGOT!!! Yikes!!! I haven’t even had time to think about sewing or knitting, let alone creating something unique and beautiful like a sculpture!!! OK I’m ranting. A little frosting, please!!!
hahaha
January 16, 2013 at 11:57 pm
I think When people have the freedom they end up doing to many interesting things that you won’t be able to otherwise. It looks to me your blog and quilts/sewing/kitting can eat up 14 hours a day, but you attend conferences, meetings, travels… no wonder you forgot your phone conferencing. Slow down a little, maybe.
Have fun!
January 17, 2013 at 4:08 pm
I will eventually slow down. Right now I still have a lot of responsibilities, and I guess I take responsibilities pretty seriously – even though I have a lot of fun. The good news is that the people I work with on all of these committees and organizations are wonderful friends. Like all of you – and my new blogging community- they are a major part of my life. But right now we have a major conference coming up for one organization, a website redesign for another, and two events to attend for a third and I just joined a local Kiwanis Club because I am good friends with one of the major recruiters!!! So forgive me Amy for venting on you. It’s a happy vent.
January 17, 2013 at 11:31 pm
Amazing pictures.jalal
January 17, 2013 at 1:54 pm
Another apt entry Amy. The treasures in that museum! Why isn’t Agememnon’s (or what was mistaken for Agememnon) gold mask in this set?
January 22, 2013 at 12:30 pm
I thought that people probably have seen enough of the gold mask photo on the Internet. You are truly a world traveler with great knowledge, Madhu. Gonna have to careful posting…
January 22, 2013 at 6:49 pm
The jewelry pieces are fantastic.
February 1, 2013 at 12:42 pm
The loving of jewelry has a long, long… history.
February 1, 2013 at 4:02 pm