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Parthenon frieze brooch
£50.00
An unusual brooch of oval form inspired by a scene from the north frieze of the Parthenon. The panel of the hydriaphoroi or water-carriers, now in the Akropolis Museum in Athens. The panel depicts four men in procession. The first three balance large hydriai (water jars) on their left shoulders whilst the fourth rests his heavy load on the ground. He is followed by a flute player who can be glimpsed at the far right hand edge! The all wear the typical himatia, that leave the chest and one shoulder bare, each has a slightly different posture and the folds of each garment fall in a different way. Width: 3cm Height: 2.3cm
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more about this jewellery
It has been a privilege to work with the Vaphiadis family since 2007. They are one of the best manufacturers of sterling silver jewellery in Greece.
The collection is inspired by ancient Greek silver and gold coins, the art and jewellery of the Minoan civilisation, familiar symbolic motifs and images, and the animals that played a significant part in ancient Greek culture.
sad news about this collection
Due to the tragic, sudden death in early 2025 of Ioannis Vaphiadis, who made all this beautiful jewellery, the family's jewellery production has ceased.
This is all the remaining stock that I have. Ioannis was only in his late 50s, was such a lovely man and a dear friend.
I was so lucky to work closely with him for 19 years.If you already have a piece of his jewellery, cherish it.