Small Paestum Diver Pendant
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The Paestum Diver Pendant, made in 925 Silver, is a tribute to the art and history of Magna Graecia. This pendant, in fact, takes inspiration from the fresco from 480-470 BC, now preserved in the Archaeological Museum of Paestum.
This pendant is characterized by its thin and light lines. The surface is shiny and the details are precisely made. It is a perfect accessory for those who love wearing unique and meaningful pieces.
Characteristics
- Material: 925 Silver
- Weight: about 2.5 g
- Dimensions: 1.77 × 0.39 × 0.06 in (4.5 x 1 x 0.15 cm)
- Produced in Italy
Historical Curiosities
The fresco that inspired this pendant decorated the Tomb of the Diver. It is a work of funerary art from Magna Graecia of significant historical and artistic value, the only evidence of Greek figurative painting outside vase painting. The diver’s image decorates the inside of the tomb’s covering slab. The man diving into water probably represents a metaphor for the passage from life to death, a journey into the afterlife.
The fresco is unique in Greek painting for its realistic and symbolic representation of the human figure in movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which fresco inspired the Small Diver pendant?
The 480–470 BC fresco from the Tomb of the Diver, kept at the Archaeological Museum of Paestum.
How is the Small Diver’s surface described?
Polished, with precisely worked details and thin, light lines.
What are the Small Diver’s dimensions, weight and material?
Dimensions 1.77 × 0.39 × 0.06 in (4.5 × 1 × 0.15 cm), weight approximately 2.5 g and 925 silver. It is made in Italy.