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[2252×4000][OC] A soldier son takes farewell with his deceased father (sitting), while his widow stands behind them. These funary steles were common in Athens, around the 4th centuary B.C.E. They symbolized the continuity of the family, and the emotional final goodbye.

October 11, 2025

I find this so striking.
To the human beings thousands of years ago that had this created, it would have had an immesurable, emotional, connection to them.

If any educated persons have more info to contribute on this, or like steles, please do.

by Aettlaus

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[2252×4000][OC] A soldier son takes farewell with his deceased father (sitting), while his widow stands behind them. These funary steles were common in Athens, around the 4th centuary B.C.E. They symbolized the continuity of the family, and the emotional final goodbye.

Woman’s shoes. Korea, 19th century [2200×1960]

Hat pin holder made of sterling silver and wood, c. 1900. [2055×3284]

The Eight Views of Xiaoxiang, In Eight Decorated Shikishi Pieces, 1690-1691. A Manuscript Set of Poetry with Calligraphy by Imperial Princes and Nobles of Japan. Attributions include Prince Arisugawa Yukihito; Takatsukasa Kanehiro; Cloistered Prince Takajo; Kujō Sukezane, and others [1000×1000]

[2252×4000][OC] A soldier son takes farewell with his deceased father (sitting), while his widow stands behind them. These funary steles were common in Athens, around the 4th centuary B.C.E. They symbolized the continuity of the family, and the emotional final goodbye.

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