Antique Large Photo Young Woman Maenad Playing Aulos Ancient Greek Wind Instrument

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Extraordinary, antique large studio photograph of a young woman dressed in a chiton, a draped sleeveless tunic worn in Ancient Greece. She represents a Maenad, a Greek mythological female follower of Bacchus (Dionysus), frequently portrayed playing the Aulos in archaic Greek pottery and other works of art. The Aulos was a double reed ancient Greek wind instrument with a sound similar to that of bagpipes. Comes in an elegant, antique gilt wood frame with losses as shown. Photo is in good used condition with imperfections as shown. Shipped fully insured with tracking number. Measurements: Frame: 28" by 22" approximately. Item ID: 1692