Oud-Grieks Stunning Intaglio Sardonys Stone (Sappho) Intaglio

Stunning Intaglio Sardonys Stone , Ancient Greece 300-100 BC Intaglio Image of SapphoExtreem rare piece is high Qualety .Sappho was a Greek poet who lived on the island of Lesbos, probably around 630 BCE. She is known for her lyric poetry, which often dealt with love and friendship, particularly between women. Her work led to the term "lesbian" for women who experience same-sex attraction.Weight : 7.46 Gram 24.5 x 20.8 mmHigh Qualty.see image for own impression Own private collection inherited from Grandfather, who built the collection in the 1960's "Birth and life:Sappho was born on the island of Lesbos, probably in Mytilene, the capital.Poetry:Her poems, written in the Aeolic dialect, were often sung with musical accompaniment. They are praised for their intense emotion and evocative language.Themes:Sappho's poetry often deals with love, friendship, and the relationships between women.Influence:Her work has had a lasting influence on literature, and the word "lesbian" derives from her name and the place where she lived.Authenticity:There is debate about the authenticity of some stories about her life, such as the claim that she committed suicide due to unrequited love for a man.Love between women:Sappho's poems about love between women have led to the label "lesbian," but it... lees verder bij Catawiki