Statue of Nymph emerges from the waters. 2nd century AD. Found in recent excavations at the Gymnasium of Amastris (modern Amasra) in Turkey. [1200×1600]
Statue of Nymph emerges from the waters. 2nd century AD. Found in recent excavations at the Gymnasium of Amastris (modern Amasra) in Turkey. [1200×1600]
The statue is smaller than life-size (1,53m) and was part of a Nymphaeum/public fountain, with water running from the vessel she is carrying. Additional images [here](https://imgur.com/a/ZAW5FZi)
The city of [Amastris](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amasra) is on the shores of Black Sea, named after [one of the Persian princesses](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amastris_(ruler_of_Heraclea)) that Alexander ordered his generals marry to unite the kingdom. She was the first wife of Lysimachus (it was her second marriage) and was killed by her two sons from her first husband, shortly after they reached their majority.
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The statue is smaller than life-size (1,53m) and was part of a Nymphaeum/public fountain, with water running from the vessel she is carrying. Additional images [here](https://imgur.com/a/ZAW5FZi)
The city of [Amastris](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amasra) is on the shores of Black Sea, named after [one of the Persian princesses](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amastris_(ruler_of_Heraclea)) that Alexander ordered his generals marry to unite the kingdom. She was the first wife of Lysimachus (it was her second marriage) and was killed by her two sons from her first husband, shortly after they reached their majority.