Portland Vase Scene Panorama

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by Trustees of the British Museum
published on 12 February 2014

Portland Vase Scene Panorama — A panoramic view of the scene decorating the celebrated Portland Vase. The exact significance of the scenes are not known but many scholars believe the vase to show scenes from the wedding of Peleus and Thetis from Greek mythology. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. (British Museum, London)

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British Museum Collection - The Portland VaseAccessed 1 Dec 2016.

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Portland Vase Scene Panorama

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