Weir, Irene, 1863-1944 · Boston, New York [etc.] Ginn & Company · leaf 72
the gold cups from Vaphio, near Sparta, and fromMykenae show a marvelous degree of knowledge ofthe human and animal forms. Of them Dr. Dorp-feld writes: The cups are of pure gold, of rivetedwork, but with designs in repousse, which for origi-nality of design and delicacy of execution are un-rivaled… … Gold Cups from Vaphio49 50 THE GREEK PAINTERS ART Epidauros Still another center of interest may be reachedwithout difficulty from Nauplia — that of Epi-dauros, the seat of the ancient cult of Asklepiosthe gentle god of healing. After leaving Naupliathe road winds among rugged hills and…
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