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Wedgwood Jasper Diamond-Shaped Dishes

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Playing Card Diamond Plate: A Legendary Reappearance of a Mythical Character ~ The shape of these small plates is inspired by the diamond colors found in playing cards, and the center displays famous characters from Greek and Roman mythology in exquisite white relief. For example, you can see robed heroes or musical goddesses, figures that symbolize the virtues and stories of ancient civilizations. The edge of each plate is decorated with elegant floral friezes. These details form a strong contrast with the relief of mythological figures in the center, highlighting the delicate art and craftsmanship.

撲克牌鑽石形小飾盤:神話人物的傳奇再現 ~ 這些小飾盤的形狀靈感來自撲克牌中的鑽石花色,中央以精緻的白色浮雕展示了希臘與羅馬神話中的著名人物。例如,圖中可以看到身披長袍的英雄或音樂女神,這些人物象徵著古老文明中的美德與故事。每一個盤子的邊緣則飾有優雅的花卉飾帶,這些細節與中間的神話人物浮雕形成強烈的對比,突出藝術的細膩與工匠精神。

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Apollo is the patron saint of music, poetry and art in Greek mythology. He is also the leader of the nine Muses, so he is called the "Musagetes" (Leader of the Muses). As the sun god, he represents light and enlightenment, and is also a symbol of music and culture. He is often represented with a lyre, symbolizing his mastery of music and perfection of his art.

阿波羅(Apollo)是希臘神話中音樂、詩歌和藝術的守護神,亦是九位繆斯女神(Nine Muses)的領導者,因而被稱為 "Musagetes"(繆斯之領袖)。作為太陽神,他代表光明與啟迪,同時也是音樂和文化的象徵。他的形象通常帶有七弦琴,象徵他對音樂的掌控和藝術的完美。

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Polymnia is one of the nine Muses, responsible for hymns and religious poetry. Symbolizing the sacred and sublime, she is often depicted in a meditative posture, demonstrating her concentration on the spiritual world. Polymnian poetry has a pious and solemn quality and is often recited in religious ceremonies or worship.

Polymnia是九位繆斯女神之一,負責聖詩與宗教詩歌。她象徵著神聖與崇高,經常被描繪成沉思的姿態,展現她對精神世界的專注。Polymnia的詩歌具有虔誠與莊嚴的特質,常在宗教儀式或敬拜中被吟誦。

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Erato is one of the nine Muses and governs love poetry. Her name is derived from the Greek word "Eros" (love), so she specialized in poetry depicting love. She is often depicted holding a bow and arrow or a lyre, symbolizing love and romance. Erato's poetry is full of emotion, allowing the ideas of love and beauty to unfold in his verses.

Erato是九位繆斯女神之一,掌管愛情詩。她的名字源自希臘語的"Eros"(愛),因此她專注於描繪愛情的詩作。她常被描繪為手持弓箭或里拉琴,象徵愛情與浪漫。埃拉托的詩歌充滿情感,讓愛與美的理念在詩句中展現。

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Melpomene is the muse of tragedy, symbolizing sadness and heavy emotions in drama. She usually holds a tragic mask and a sword, showing the suffering and fate common in tragic works. The image of Melpomene encouraged dramatists to explore human suffering, destiny and profound emotional conflicts.

Melpomene是悲劇的繆斯女神,象徵戲劇中的悲傷與沉重情感。她通常手持悲劇面具與刀劍,表現出悲劇作品中常見的苦難與宿命。Melpomene的形象鼓勵戲劇作家探索人類的痛苦、命運與深刻的情感衝突。

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"Dancing Hours" is a series of images of graceful dancers depicting different hours or seasons, often seen in classical art. The dancer represents a time of day and may symbolize youth, energy and the passage of time. This theme is common in Greek and Roman art and demonstrates a deep understanding of the cycles of life and the rhythms of nature.

"Dancing Hours"是一系列描繪不同時辰或季節的優雅舞者形象,常出現在古典藝術中。這位舞者代表著一天中的某個時刻,可能象徵著青春、活力與時間的流逝。這種主題在希臘與羅馬藝術中很常見,展現了對生命週期和自然節奏的深刻理解。

These character reliefs not only enrich the artistic connotation of Wedgwood Jasperware playing card diamond-shaped small decorative plates, but also visually present the cultural heritage of ancient Greek and Roman mythology, giving these decorative plates deeper collection value.
這些人物浮雕不僅豐富了Wedgwood Jasperware撲克牌鑽石形小飾盤的藝術內涵,也將古希臘羅馬神話的文化遺產以視覺方式呈現,賦予這些飾盤更深的收藏價值。

[Photos] Warewish took it at his home in Taiwan, Warewish Collection, December 22, 2008.
[照片拍攝] Warewish拍攝於台灣自家,Warewish收藏,2008年12月22日。

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