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This fragment of an Attic red-figure plate depicts an aulos player, and clearly shows the strap which was worn to aid the playing of the instruments.
The inscription says, "Hermocrates did this"
National Archaeological Museum, Athens, 15176
About the Author
James' main area of research is ancient Greek music, but he has general interests in mythology, religion, and art & archaeology. A self-confessed philhellene, James keeps at least one eye on the Roman pie.
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Lloyd, J. (2013, January 14). Aulos Player. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1017/aulos-player/
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Lloyd, James. "Aulos Player." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 14, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1017/aulos-player/.
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Lloyd, James. "Aulos Player." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 14 Jan 2013. Web. 18 Apr 2024.
