Dexamenos of Chios

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Dexamenos (Δεξαμενός, literally "the hospitable") from Chios was an ancient Greek gem cutter , active between 420 and 400 BC. He was one of the most talented artists in his craft and his works are among the best of their kind. Four signed stones have survived from him.

literature

  • Andreas Rumpf: Dexamenos (2) . In: Little Pauly. Volume 1, 1964, Col. 1502.
personal data
SURNAME Dexamenos of Chios
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Δεξαμενός (Greek)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION ancient Greek gem cutter
DATE OF BIRTH 5th century BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH 4th century BC Chr.