Aurige

A aurige is a driver of tank of race, in the context gréco-Roman.

Most famous of all is the Aurige de Delphes , splendid statue of Bronze discovered on the sanctuary of Delphes at the end of the XIXe century, preserved at the museum of Delphes. It is about an honorary ommande for a driver of victorious tank to the Pythiques plays of 478 AV J.C. The Aurige has the eyes encrusted with enamel and coloured stones.

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