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What did beautiful Greek masks represent?

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What did beautiful Greek masks represent?
Beautiful Greek masks represented different things depending on the theatrical production that they were used in. They could symbolize the innocence or purity of the character or help the audience identify the main male or female character. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique masks.
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ATELIER VERSACE Greek masks silk scarf
By Atelier Versace
Located in Rubiera, RE
ATELIER VERSACE silk scarf OPERA TEATRO BALLETTO GREEK MASKS Spring/Summer 1992 Collection 100
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1990s Italian Scarves

Milton Berle as Greek Masks of Comedy and Tragedy
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
margins. Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of enduring TV Host Milton Berle as the Greek Masks
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Antique E. F. Caldwell Bronze and Marble Table Lamp with Figural Greek Mask Feet
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Greek masks support a round carved, fluted white marble base and a cast bronze central pedestal for the
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Signed Terracotta “Greek Theater” Mask
Located in Bradenton, FL
A handmade terracotta pottery art ‘Greek Theatre’ style mask. Angular features are decorated with
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Masks

Materials

Terracotta

Ancient Roman Theatre Mask Myra No:2 Museum Replica, Cultured Marble
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
It was found in the ancient city of Myra in Antalya, Turkey. It was used as a mask in theaters
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2010s Turkish Classical Greek Masks

Materials

Statuary Marble

Italian Neoclassical Bronze and Gilt Urns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian neoclassical (19th century) bronze and gilt trimmed urns surrounded by Greek masks
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Bronze

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