Honorary decree for Proxenides of Knidos. The Athenians bestow on Proxenidos, son of Proxenos, the title of proxemos (consul) and benefactor. Relief depicting the honoree stands between Athena, who offers him a wreath, and Aphrodite, who introduces him to Athena. Detail. Ca. 420 BC. Acropolis Museum. Athens. Greece.
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Caption: Honorary decree for Proxenides of Knidos. The Athenians bestow on Proxenidos, son of Proxenos, the title of proxemos (consul) and benefactor. Relief depicting the honoree stands between Athena, who offers him a wreath, and Aphrodite, who introduces him to Athena. Detail. Ca. 420 BC. Acropolis Museum. Athens. Greece.