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Dick Osseman | all galleries >> Istanbul >> Museums - Müzeler >> Istanbul archaeology museum >> 2nd Century AD >> Silahtarağa statuary group > Bronzes and marble statues
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Bronzes and marble statues

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This is a reconstruction of the Silahtarağa group. The battle of the gods and the giants (Gigantomachi). White marble statues of gods and goddesses stand in niches; in front of them are ranged statues of giants, made of black limestone, who are attacking deities. Second half 2nd century AD.


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