| Original Message: Re: Agrigento - The Archaeological Museum |
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Near the Temple Complex is a museum where they have housed all of the artifacts that were recovered during archaeological excavations of the area. It is a very nice museum, but sadly lacking in BEADS.... The next morning we got up early, left our hotel, and spent about an hour and a 1/2 in the museum. Like most museums in Italy, one is allowed to take photographs of almost anything, as long as no flash is used. That means well-lit items photograph well, and others do not.... Here are two shots of Greek red-&-blackware pots. I love these things, but I tend to concentrate on specimens that display something that interests me otherwise. Notice that the winged male figure (perhaps an Eros) is wearing beads; as is the the female figure in the lower photo. At first, I thought the guy was presenting the woman with an elaborate necklace. But then I realized it's something like a systrum or tambourine. (A musical instrument.) JDA. All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users |
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