Grave Stele of Aristion by Aristokles, Museum No 29, Replicat, Relief, 40 x 9 cm, 1,6 kg
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Tombstone of the Hoplite Aristion
In 1839 this stele, which adorns the tomb of the heavily armed foot fighter Aristion, was found in Velanideza, Attica. It is dated to 510 BC and has an original size of 2.07 m x 0.45 m.
The sculptor Aristocles, who was active in the 2nd half of the 6th century BC, immortalized himself with his name under the feet of the dead man and at the same time promoted his work.
Exhibit of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens under inventory no. 29, the following link will take you directly to the National Archaeological Museum (in the last third, please scroll down to the illustrations):
Exhibit of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens under inventory no. 29, the following link will take you directly to the National Archaeological Museum (in the last third, please scroll down to the illustrations):
www.namuseum.gr/en/collection/archaiki-periodos/
Hoplites were heavily armed foot fighters in the ancient Greek armies of citizens and peasants, who, in contrast to the aristocratic lone fighters of the Homeric period, fought in the closed phalanx, which became a decisive type of weapon, especially in the branch and Athens from around the 7th century BC.
Prerequisite for the use as hoplit was the possession of the full civil rights and the means to own equipment. The Hoplit wore a large shield, helmet and armour as well as greaves. His main weapons were lance and sword.
This product was added to our catalog on Friday, May 9, 2014.