#roman vases

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Discovered in the sarcophagus of Emperor Alexander Severus near Rome in 1582, the vase passed through the Barberini family, British ambassador Sir William Hamilton, and finally to the 2nd & 3rd Dukes of Portland who gave it to the British Museum. Author Thomas Windus (1778-1854), an English coachbuilder and collector of engraved gems, explores the iconography on the vase depicting Augustus, his family, and his rivals, as well as marine creatures such as sea snakes, and a marriage scene. This is an early and important study of this rare masterpiece of Roman glass.  

Source: A New Elucidation of the Subjects on the Celebrated Portland Vase (si.edu)

The scenes on the vase are divided into two parts by a bearded head (perhaps with horns), one under each handle. The first scene has four figures which include a young man leaving a shrine in the countryside and wearing a cloak. The man holds the arm of a semi-naked woman sitting on the ground preoccupied with stroking an animal resembling a snake. Above the woman is the flying figure of Eros with his customary bow and a torch in his right hand. On the right is a bearded male standing between two trees and depicted in a contemplative mood with his chin resting on his hand.

The second scene on the other side of the vase shows three figures all sitting on rocks with a background of a single tree. On the left is a young male next to a column or pillar, whilst in the centre is a young woman with her arm raised to her head and holding a torch which hangs down to the ground. On the far right is another half-dressed woman who holds a sceptre or staff in her left hand.

The exact significance of the scenes is not known for certain, but a commonly held speculation is that it is the wedding of Thetis and Peleus from Greek mythology that is being shown. Other interpretations include the dreams of Olympias, Alexander the Great's mother. This would make the reclining female figures in both scenes Olympias, the snake Alexander's father Zeus, and the young male leaving the temple as Alexander. Another interpretation is the similar story of Julia Mammaea and Roman emperor Alexander Severus. Finally, some have suggested the scene with Eros shows Mark Antony and Cleopatra, whilst the reverse scene has Augustus consoling Octavia with the goddess Venus looking on.

Source: The Portland Vase - World History Encyclopedia

Glass cameo vase, Roman, 1st century AD

from The British Museum

[uncleclaudius]

Roman cameo glass

Vase excavated in Pompeii Portland Vase Morgan Cup

[nerocoin]

once again [after 2 years] a nero drawing based on some ancient pre-existing artwork

nerfed his beard because i couldnt get it right. sorry nero

[blueiscoool]

Roman Yellow Glass Conical Vase C. 4th century AD

Of inverted pyriform design, handless, with cylindrical neck and flaring, rolled lip. H. 14.5 cm.

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Alabaster Krater made during the reign of Augustus, 27 BCE to 14 CE, found in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Campania, Italy

National Archaeological Museum of Naples

Photos by Charles Reeza

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Colchester Vase

The Colchester Vase is an ancient Roman British vase made from local clay from Colchester, England dating to 175 AD, depicting a gladiator battle between two individuals: Memnon and Valentinus, which are believed to be stage names.

It was discovered in a Roman-era grave in 1853, which held the deceased's cremated remains.

It has currently held by the Colchester Castle Museum collection, and is renowned to be among the finest piece of Roman-British pottery.

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if i had a nickel for every time i last minute chose an art history project topic and ended up with a topic about some kind of painting i'd have two nickels which isn't a lot but it's weird that it's happened twice

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Roman glass

[chloewongstudio]

New prints! Tiny little vessel prints on recycled rag paper, inspired by ancient votive vessels/miniature toys 🏺🏺🏺

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2022/12/09 Al día siguiente dimos una vuelta por el interior del hotel. Hay algunos jarrones muy antiguos, de época de los romanos. También tienen una galería de fotografías de personas famosas que se han alojado en las habitaciones a lo largo de la historia. En el vestíbulo había un árbol de navidad y una bonita lámpara.

The next day we took a tour inside the hotel. There are some very old vases, from the time of the Romans. They also have a photo gallery of famous people who have stayed in the rooms throughout history. In the hall there was a Christmas tree and a nice lamp.

Google translation into Italian: Il giorno successivo abbiamo fatto un giro all'interno dell'hotel. Ci sono dei vasi molto antichi, del tempo dei romani. Hanno anche una galleria fotografica di personaggi famosi che hanno soggiornato nelle camere nel corso della storia. Nell'ingresso c'era un albero di Natale e una bella lampada.

Google Translation into Portuguese: No dia seguinte fizemos um tour dentro do hotel. Existem alguns vasos muito antigos, do tempo dos romanos. Eles também têm uma galeria de fotos de pessoas famosas que se hospedaram nos quartos ao longo da história. No corredor havia uma árvore de Natal e uma bela lâmpada.

Google Translation into French: Le lendemain, nous avons fait un tour à l'intérieur de l'hôtel. Il y a des vases très anciens, du temps des Romains. Ils ont également une galerie de photos de personnages célèbres qui ont séjourné dans les chambres à travers l'histoire. Dans le hall, il y avait un sapin de Noël et une belle lampe.

Google Translation into Arabic: في اليوم التالي قمنا بجولة داخل الفندق. هناك مزهريات قديمة جدا من زمن الرومان. لديهم أيضًا معرض صور لأشخاص مشهورين أقاموا في الغرف عبر التاريخ. في القاعة كان هناك شجرة عيد الميلاد ومصباح جميل.

Google Translation into German: Am nächsten Tag machten wir eine Führung durch das Hotel. Es gibt sehr alte Vasen, aus der Zeit der Römer. Sie haben auch eine Fotogalerie berühmter Persönlichkeiten, die im Laufe der Geschichte in den Zimmern übernachtet haben. In der Halle gab es einen Weihnachtsbaum und eine schöne Lampe.

Google Translation into Albanisch: Të nesërmen bëmë një vizitë në hotel. Ka vazo shumë të vjetra, të kohës romake. Ata gjithashtu kanë një galeri fotografish të njerëzve të famshëm që kanë qëndruar në dhoma gjatë historisë. Në sallë kishte një pemë të Krishtlindjes dhe një llambë të bukur.

Google Translation into Armenian: Հաջորդ օրը շրջայց կատարեցինք հյուրանոցում։ Կան շատ հին ծաղկամաններ՝ հռոմեական ժամանակներից։ Նրանք նաև ունեն հայտնի մարդկանց լուսանկարների պատկերասրահ, ովքեր մնացել են սենյակներում պատմության ընթացքում: Սրահում տոնածառ էր ու գեղեցիկ ճրագ։

Google Translation into Bulgarian: На следващия ден направихме обиколка на хотела. Има много стари вази, от римско време. Имат и галерия от снимки на известни хора, които са отсядали в стаите през цялата история. В залата имаше коледна елха и красива лампа.

Google Translation into Czech: Druhý den jsme absolvovali prohlídku hotelu. Jsou zde velmi staré vázy z římských dob. Mají také fotogalerii slavných lidí, kteří v pokojích pobývali v průběhu historie. V hale byl vánoční strom a krásná lampa.

Google Translation into Slovak: Na druhý deň sme absolvovali prehliadku hotela. Sú tu veľmi staré vázy z rímskych čias. Majú tiež fotogalériu slávnych ľudí, ktorí zostali v izbách počas histórie. V hale bol vianočný stromček a krásna lampa.

Google Translation into Slovenian: Naslednji dan smo si ogledali hotel. Obstajajo zelo stare vaze, še iz rimskih časov. Imajo tudi fotogalerijo znanih ljudi, ki so skozi zgodovino bivali v sobah. V dvorani je bilo božično drevo in čudovita lučka.

Google Translation into Estonian: Järgmisel päeval tegime hotellis ringkäigu. Seal on väga vanad vaasid, Rooma ajast. Neil on ka fotogalerii kuulsatest inimestest, kes on läbi ajaloo tubades ööbinud. Saalis oli jõulupuu ja ilus lamp.

Google Translation into Suomi: Seuraavana päivänä kävimme tutustumassa hotelliin. Siellä on hyvin vanhoja maljakoita Rooman ajoilta. Heillä on myös kuvagalleria kuuluisista ihmisistä, jotka ovat asuneet huoneissa läpi historian. Aulassa oli joulukuusi ja kaunis lamppu.

Google Translation into Greek: Την επόμενη μέρα ξεναγηθήκαμε στο ξενοδοχείο. Υπάρχουν πολύ παλιά αγγεία, ρωμαϊκών χρόνων. Έχουν επίσης μια συλλογή φωτογραφιών με διάσημους ανθρώπους που έχουν μείνει στα δωμάτια σε όλη την ιστορία. Στην αίθουσα υπήρχε ένα χριστουγεννιάτικο δέντρο και ένα όμορφο φωτιστικό.

Google Translation into Dutch: De volgende dag hebben we een rondleiding door het hotel gemaakt. Er staan ​​heel oude vazen, uit de Romeinse tijd. Ze hebben ook een fotogalerij van beroemde mensen die door de geschiedenis heen in de kamers hebben verbleven. In de hal stond een kerstboom en een mooie lamp.

Google Translation into Norwegian: Dagen etter tok vi en omvisning på hotellet. Det er veldig gamle vaser, fra romertiden. De har også et bildegalleri av kjente personer som har bodd på rommene gjennom historien. I salen var det juletre og en vakker lampe.

Google Translation into Polish: Następnego dnia wybraliśmy się na zwiedzanie hotelu. Znajdują się tam bardzo stare wazy, pochodzące z czasów rzymskich. Mają też galerię zdjęć znanych osób, które przebywały w pokojach na przestrzeni dziejów. W przedpokoju stała choinka i piękna lampka.

Google Translation into Romanian: A doua zi am facut un tur al hotelului. Sunt vaze foarte vechi, de pe vremea romanilor. De asemenea, au o galerie foto cu oameni celebri care au stat în camere de-a lungul istoriei. În hol era un pom de Crăciun și o lampă frumoasă.

Google Translation into Russian: На следующий день у нас была экскурсия по отелю. Есть очень старые вазы, с римских времен. У них также есть фотогалерея известных людей, которые останавливались в номерах на протяжении всей истории. В зале стояла елка и красивый светильник.

Google Translation into Serbian: Следећег дана смо кренули у обилазак хотела. Постоје веома старе вазе, из римског доба. Имају и фотогалерију познатих људи који су кроз историју боравили у собама. У сали је била јелка и лепа лампа.

Google Translation into Swedish: Dagen efter tog vi en rundtur på hotellet. Det finns mycket gamla vaser, från romartiden. De har också ett fotogalleri med kända personer som har bott i rummen genom historien. I hallen fanns en julgran och en vacker lampa.

Google Translation into Turkish: Ertesi gün otel turu yaptık. Roma döneminden kalma çok eski vazolar var. Ayrıca tarih boyunca odalarda konaklamış ünlü kişilerin fotoğraf galerisi de bulunmaktadır. Salonda bir Noel ağacı ve güzel bir lamba vardı.

Google Translation into Ukrainian: Наступного дня ми зробили екскурсію по готелі. Є дуже старі вази, ще з римських часів. У них також є фотогалерея відомих людей, які залишалися в кімнатах протягом всієї історії. У залі стояла ялинка і гарний світильник.

Google Translation into Bengali: পরের দিন আমরা হোটেলে ঘুরে এলাম। রোমান সময় থেকে খুব পুরানো ফুলদানি আছে. তাদের কাছে বিখ্যাত ব্যক্তিদের একটি ফটো গ্যালারিও রয়েছে যারা ইতিহাস জুড়ে কক্ষে থেকেছেন। হলটিতে একটি ক্রিসমাস ট্রি এবং একটি সুন্দর বাতি ছিল।

Google Translation into Chinese: 第二天我们参观了��店。 有非常古老的花瓶，来自罗马时代。 他们还有一个照片库，展示了历史上曾入住过这些房间的名人。 大厅里有一棵圣诞树和一盏漂亮的灯。

Google Translation into Korean: 다음날 우리는 호텔 투어를 했다. 로마 시대의 아주 오래된 꽃병이 있습니다. 그들은 또한 역사적으로 객실에 머물렀던 유명한 사람들의 사진 갤러리를 가지고 있습니다. 홀에는 크리스마스 트리와 아름다운 램프가 있었습니다.

Google Translation into Hebrew: למחרת עשינו סיור במלון. יש אגרטלים ישנים מאוד, מהתקופה הרומית. יש להם גם גלריית תמונות של אנשים מפורסמים ששהו בחדרים לאורך ההיסטוריה. באולם היה עץ חג המולד ומנורה יפה.

Google Translation into Hindi: अगले दिन हमने होटल का भ्रमण किया। रोमन काल के बहुत पुराने फूलदान हैं। उनके पास प्रसिद्ध लोगों की एक फोटो गैलरी भी है जो पूरे इतिहास में कमरों में रहे हैं। हॉल में एक क्रिसमस ट्री और एक खूबसूरत लैम्प था।

Google Translation into Indonesian: Hari berikutnya kami melakukan tur hotel. Ada vas yang sangat tua, dari zaman Romawi. Mereka juga memiliki galeri foto orang-orang terkenal yang pernah tinggal di kamar sepanjang sejarah. Di aula ada pohon Natal dan lampu yang indah.

Google Translation into Japanese: 翌日、ホテルのツアーに参加しました。 ローマ時代からの非常に古い花瓶があります。 また、歴代の宿泊者の写真ギャラリーもあります。 ホールにはクリスマスツリーと美しいランプがありました。

Google Translation into Malay: Keesokan harinya kami melawat hotel. Terdapat pasu yang sangat lama, dari zaman Rom. Mereka juga mempunyai galeri foto orang terkenal yang telah tinggal di bilik sepanjang sejarah. Di dalam dewan terdapat pokok Krismas dan lampu yang cantik.

Google Translation into Panjabi: ਅਗਲੇ ਦਿਨ ਅਸੀਂ ਹੋਟਲ ਦੀ ਸੈਰ ਕੀਤੀ। ਇੱਥੇ ਬਹੁਤ ਪੁਰਾਣੇ ਫੁੱਲਦਾਨ ਹਨ, ਰੋਮਨ ਸਮੇਂ ਤੋਂ. ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਕੋ�� ਮਸ਼ਹੂਰ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਫੋਟੋ ਗੈਲਰੀ ਵੀ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਕਮਰਿਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ਹਾਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਕ੍ਰਿਸਮਸ ਟ੍ਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਇੱਕ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਲੈਂਪ ਸੀ।

Google Translation into Pashtun: بله ورځ مو د هوټل څخه لیدنه وکړه. د رومن وخت څخه ډیر زاړه ګلدانونه شتون لري. دوی د مشهور خلکو عکس ګالري هم لري چې د تاریخ په اوږدو کې په خونو کې پاتې شوي. په تالار کې د کرسمس ونه او یو ښکلی څراغ و.

Google Translation into Persian: روز بعد گشتی در هتل زدیم. گلدان های بسیار قدیمی، مربوط به دوران رومیان وجود دارد. آنها همچنین یک گالری عکس از افراد مشهوری دارند که در طول تاریخ در اتاق ها اقامت داشته اند. در سالن یک درخت کریسمس و یک چراغ زیبا وجود داشت.

Google Translation into Tagalog: Kinabukasan ay naglibot kami sa hotel. May mga napakatandang plorera, mula sa panahon ng Romano. Mayroon din silang photo gallery ng mga sikat na tao na nanatili sa mga kuwarto sa buong kasaysayan. Sa bulwagan ay may isang Christmas tree at isang magandang lampara.

Google Translation into Thai: วันต่อมาเราพาชมโรงแรม มีแจกันเก่าแก่ตั้งแต่สมัยโรมัน พวกเขายังมีแกลเลอรีรูปภาพของบุคคลที่มีชื่อเสียงที่เคยอยู่ในห้องตลอดประวัติศาสตร์ ในห้องโถงมีต้นคริสต์มาสและโคมไฟที่สวยงาม

Google Translation into Urdu: اگلے دن ہم نے ہوٹل کی سیر کی۔ بہت پرانے گلدان ��یں، رومن دور سے۔ ان کے پاس مشہور لوگوں کی فوٹو گیلری بھی ہے جو پوری تاریخ میں کمروں میں رہ چکے ہیں۔ ہال میں ایک کرسمس ٹری اور ایک خوبصورت لیمپ تھا۔

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[fromevertonow]

Suzanne Collins is one of the few contemporary writers who realizes the importance of names in her stories and the significance they bear. They add so many layers to the story, additional meanings that otherwise would not have existed.

The original trilogy:

Katniss: named after a plant of which you can eat the roots. Her father taught her where to find it and told her that “as long as you can find yourself, you’ll survive” (quote may be a little bit off, but it’s from one of the early chapters in THG). Additionally, the leaves are in the shape of an arrowhead, referencing her skills with the bow which her father also taught her how to use.

Peeta: literally bread lmao. But bread is one of the basic nutritions humans need, a little bit goes a long way to keep you alive. Peeta’s presence in Katniss’s life also kept her alive, literally and figuratively—the burned bread he threw her in the flashback and their complicated relationship.

Primrose: a plant with medicinal purposes, even more significant in light of her work as a medic in Mockingjay.

Gale: literally means “strong wind” and considering that in every encounter with Katniss he’s caused some reaction, he pulls her into directions she maybe initially doesn’t want to go in. Additionally, his name also represents his determination and steadfastness in his beliefs.

TBOSAS

Lucy Gray: named after William Wordsworth’s poem “Lucy Gray” which is about the titular character of the poem who got lost during a blizzard. She literally got lost in snow. Rachel Zegler sang this poem in two parts on the original soundtrack of the movie. When Snow asked who the girl in the song is, Lucy answers that she’s a mystery, just like her.

Snow: aside from the obvious snow references, I think his name is most significant in relation to Lucy and the poem. The only one who knows what caused her disappearance is Snow. He is the reason that Lucy is gone. But her traces in the snow are still visible. He will always remember her because the memory of Lucy has manifested itself in every part of his life.

Coriolanus: named after the Roman general (and also the titular character of Shakespeare’s play), Coriolanus wanted to attack Rome and become its ruler. He was scorned and celebrated by the people, only to be later exiled from the city by them. In TBOSAS, Coriolanus is the star pupil at the Capitol’s academy but sent into exile to the districts after he won the Games with Lucy through cheating.

Volumnia: Coriolanus mother who played a part in his ascent to power. In TBOSAS, she almost serves like a mentor to Coriolanus, teaching him how to think in terms of power.

(Edit) Sejanus: a roman soldier who was betrayed by the roman emperor Tiberius, just like the future president betrayed him.

(Edit) Plinth: got this info from here, but it was too good not to include here. A plinth is a base for a statue or vase to stand on. After Sejanus’s death, all of the Plinth fortune was given to Snow for being such a good to friend him. It was this money that skyrocketed the Snow family from poverty to filthy rich. The Plinth money was the foundation upon which Snow built his power.

There are so many other names that have historical (mostly Roman and Greek) connotations—Plutarch, Seneca, Cinna—but also regular names like Trinket and Beetee bear meanings that represent the character beautifully.

Names are important. For any lover of literature or (aspiring) writers, please look closely at them. They can shape your story into something unique.

Feel free to correct me if I’ve said something wrong. I know there are many names missing, but I can only add so many examples ✊🏻😔

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Vase Italy, probably Rome, 17th century

47cm. high, 66cm. wide, 44cm. deep.

[hannahlroche]

Farmhouse Dining Room - Kitchen Dining Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse travertine floor kitchen/dining room combo remodel with beige walls and no fireplace

[exo-plushie]

Transitional Dining Room in New York

Large transitional enclosed dining room with a dark wood floor and a brown floor