“MYRTIA” by Lilly Bakogianni
the sculpture specifics:
- title: “Myrtia”
- artist: Lilly Bakogianni
- dimensions: 44cm x 34 cm x 16 cm
- material: clay
- date : 2015
about the sculpture:
This is a unique ceramic sculpture by Lilly Bakogianni.
It depicts Myrtia who was supposed to be the first known woman selling flowers, fruits and vegetable in ancient Athena in the 5th century BC. She was reputated for her beauty and kindness.
Her name derives from a flower called myrtus.
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