Iconography
GODS AND MYTHS
MAGIC AND SCIENCE
Astronomy and astrology / Constellations / Zodiac / Cycles / Single image / Symbols or names - Circular diagram
Astronomy and astrology / Planets / Represented as planetary deities / Individual / Sol / In chariot drawn by horses / Seen from the side
Astronomy and astrology / Planets / Represented as planetary deities / Individual / Venus / Morning Star (Phosphorus)
Astronomy and astrology / Planets / Represented as planetary deities / Individual / Venus / Evening Star (Hesperus)
Further details
In centre Cybele and Attis surrounded by three Corybantes, Atlas supporting Aion in Zodiac, at top Sun and Moon, preceded by Phosphorus and Hesperus respectively, at bottom River gods, Neptune and Nereid, Tellus, Four Erotes as Seasons
Artist or creator
Date
4th century (second half)
Location
Milan, Museo Civico Archeologico (inv. St. 5986; from Parabiago)
Associated persons
Ian Jones (Photographer (digital))
Notes on photograph
Bibliographic Citation
Alda Levi, La patera d'argento di Parabiago, 1935; R. Hinks, Myth and Allegory, p. 49
Rights and Permissions
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Acknowledgements
Record created with the generous support of the Kress foundation
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