Three Birds with Tree - Andriuolo Tomb 21
Location: National Archaeological Museum of Paestum
Date: Early Fourth Century BC
Gabriel Baker
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South Italian Bronze Helmet, Triple-Disc Cuirass, Greaves - Gaudo Tomb 164
Location: National Archaeological Museum of Paestum
Date: Early Fourth Century BC
Details: As the south Italian (Lucanian) population of Paestum grew, there is a noticeable shift in the use and typology of grave goods. Whereas earlier graves had included one or two vases and a few other items--largely typical of western Greek burial practice--many graves in the fourth and third century are more richly stocked and clearly point to Italic influences. Wealthier female graves often contain amber jewelry of Italic origin as well as sets of iron fibulae (brooches). Male tombs, on the other hand, often feature the inclusion of weapons and armor.
The bronze armor featured here is typical of southern Italy in the fourth century, most notably in the so-called "triple-disc" cuirass and helmet with feather-plumes. They suggest that the tomb's occupant (or his family) was of at least some status, and point to the martial identity expected of young men throughout fourth century Italy.
Gabriel Baker
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Winged Demon Welcomes Deceased to Afterlife, Scenes of Funeral, Funeral Procession - Andriuolo Tomb 47
Location: National Archaeological Museum of Paestum
Date: c. 350 BC
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Gabriel Baker
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Funerary Procession - Andriuolo Tomb 61
Location: National Archaeological Museum of Paestum
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Gabriel Baker
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Women Mourning & Spinning, Laghetto Tomb X
Location: National Archaeological Museum of Paestum
Date: c. 350 BC
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Gabriel Baker
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Return of the Warrior - Andriuolo Tomb 12
Location: National Archaeological Museum of Paestum
Date: 375-370 BC
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Gabriel Baker
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Duel and Two-Horse Chariot - Andriuolo Tomb 53
Location: National Archaeological Museum of Paestum
Date: 350-330 BC
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Gabriel Baker
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Duel and Two-Horse Chariot Race - Laghetto Tomb X
Location: National Archaeological Museum of Paestum
Date: 350 BC
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Duel - Arcioni Tomb 1
Location: National Archaeological Museum of Paestum
Date: 375-350 BC
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Gabriel Baker
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Boxing, Hunter, Seahorse - Arcioni Tomb 71
Location: National Archaeological Museum of Paestum
Date: First quarter of the fourth century BC
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Gabriel Baker
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