Early Classical fresco of a chariot from the King's tumulus, Karaburun, Turkey

 


 

Stolen spring 2011 

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Name: Persian Type Wall Painting  
Type: Painting on Plaster
Age: Classical Period / 475 BC
Dimensions of the Work: 70x62 cm
Location or region of the work: Antalya Province, Elmalı District, Karaburun Tumulus, Tomb Chamber
Description: The mural was made on plaster in purple, blue, red, green, black and white on the south wall of the gable-roofed tomb chamber.

It is the section depicting a ruler seated on a throne carriage pulled by two horses in the middle of the funeral procession scene on the south wall of the tomb chamber. The ruler is wearing Persian-type clothing, a cloak and a felt hat.