Author:

Fabbricotti, Emanuela  Search this

Smithsonian Libraries African Art Index Project DSI  Search this

Physical description:

p. 27-33 : ill

Type:

Books

Date:

1993

Notes:

Extracted from: Libyan studies (London) 24, 1993, pages 27-33.

Silphium, an extinct plant that once grew in Libya, was the source of power and wealth of the Cyrene colony. A symbol of royalty, a source of magical and medicinal powers, the plant was featured on Cyrenaican coins and also provided an elegant motif for architectural decor.

Abstract, page 27.

Topic:

Silphium (Genus)  Search this

Silphium (Genus) in art  Search this

Cyrenaican motifs  Search this

Call number:

VF-- Libya

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_752673