EditorialBattledore showing a mermaid. In pre-Christian times, bird-siren and mermaid were the attributes of a goddess of an agricultural cult, later they became symbols of joy and happiness. From the Upper Volga region.
EditorialHanging with Nikes Holding Bowl of Fruit, 6th?7th century, Made in Egypt, Linen, wool, Textile: H. 51 1/2 in. (130.8 cm), Textiles, Winged Nikes often appear as symbols of victory in the classical world. In the Byzantine era some winged images, as here...
EditorialBattledore showing a mermaid. In pre-Christian times, bird-siren and mermaid were the attributes of a goddess of an agricultural cult, later they became symbols of joy and happiness. From the Upper Volga region.