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Agate relief of Athena supervising the building of the ship Argo, located in the Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal. #233607622
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Pictured is an Italian relief from the second half of the 18th century. It is carved from agate and has a gilded bronze frame. It features Athena supervising the building of the ship Argo for the expedition of Jason and the Argonauts.. It is located in the Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal. The palace is a national monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal.
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