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The base is surrounded by a frieze of Greeks and Amazons, yet without fighting action. Possibly, this early Etruscan "Amazonomachy" is a game or a parade within the context of the death cult. The Amazons' clothing corresponds with that on Greek reliefs and vases. Limestone (pietra fetida). From Chiusi, Italy. 500-450 BCE. Acquired in 1848 CE from Collection Mazzetti. It is on display at the Altes Museum in Berlin, Germany.
Amin, O. S. M. (2019, October 29). Base of a Cippus Showing Greeks & Amazons. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/11388/base-of-a-cippus-showing-greeks--amazons/
Amin, Osama S. M. "Base of a Cippus Showing Greeks & Amazons." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 29, 2019. https://www.ancient.eu/image/11388/base-of-a-cippus-showing-greeks--amazons/.
Amin, Osama S. M. "Base of a Cippus Showing Greeks & Amazons." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 29 Oct 2019. Web. 10 Apr 2021.
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