"Etruscan terracotta urn depicting the fight between Eteocles and Polynices, 3rd century BC". Funeral urns were containers, usually made of terracotta or marble, intended to contain the ashes of the deceased once they had been cremated. In this urn we see represented the power struggle between two brothers called Eteocles and Polyneices, who, after the death of their father, inherited the kingdom with the only condition that they had to reign alternately every year. These two characters were the children of Oedipus, commonly known by the Oedipus complex, to which he gave his name after marrying his mother Jocasta. Oedipus left them this task that was almost a curse, since it was understood that the brothers were not going to be able to alternate on the throne. When the year of Eteocles'' reign ended, he did not want to cede the throne to his brother as planned and they got involved in a battle known as the Theban War. Finally, both died in the heat of the confrontation, giving rise to the rise on the throne of his uncle Creonte, who ordered Polyneices not to be buried since he had betrayed his word. His sister Antigone disobeyed her uncle and buried her brother for which she was punished by being buried alive. The dawn of Roman civilization is one of the most curious and unknown periods of Ancient Rome. This piece with a relief of exquisite style and delicate work is one of the clear examples of the mastery of the period.
Very good condition. The cap is missing.
Provenance: A. Segarra collection.
Thermoluminescence test is attached. 27 x 44 x 22cm
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