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Ceremonial Chair (The Elgin Throne) Greek, 400 - 300 B.C. Marble The J. Paul Getty Museum “A rare surviving example of Greek marble furniture, the Elgin Throneoriginally was placed in a public space in Athens, perhaps in the Theater of Dionysos, where it would have been a seat of honor. The decoration on the sides of the chair appears connected with this official function.”

Ceremonial Chair (The Elgin Throne)

Greek, 400 - 300 B.C.
Marble

The J. Paul Getty Museum

“A rare surviving example of Greek marble furniture, the Elgin Throneoriginally was placed in a public space in Athens, perhaps in the Theater of Dionysos, where it would have been a seat of honor. The decoration on the sides of the chair appears connected with this official function.”

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