Nude Greek God HELIOS & Winged Chariot Clay ART POTTERY 11” Wall Plate

Description

This sale is for a reproduction (450 BC) clay wall hanging plate depicting a striking image of a naked
Helios
and his
winged horse-driven chariot
. In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Helios is
the god who personifies the Sun.
His name is also Latinized as Helius, and he is often given the epithets Hyperion ("the one above") and Phaethon ("the shining"). Helios is often depicted in art with a radiant crown and driving a horse-drawn chariot through the sky, as he is here. This plate is
11 inches in diameter and has a hefty weight of 1 pound, 9 ounces.