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Monument of Lysikrates Frieze
ID: GSATPL13 · © Carl Rasmussen · Added: 2004

Monument of Lysikrates Frieze

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View of the frieze surround the top of the “choregic monument” of Lysikrates.

This carved frieze around the top depicts Dionysus turning pirates into dolphins — a topic possibly related to the drama for which the prize was given. Click on the image to enlarge and to view the details.

To view the top of the monument Click Here .

To view the whole monument with a brief description of it and its function Click Here .