On the Judaean War 5.204-205

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Literature: prose
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On the Judaean War 5.204-205
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ἡ δ’ ὑπὲρ τὴν Κορινθίαν ἀπὸ τῆς γυναικωνίτιδος ἐξ ἀνατολῆς ἀνοιγομένη τῆς τοῦ ναοῦ πύλης ἀντικρὺ πολὺ μείζων· πεντήκοντα γὰρ πηχῶν οὖσα τὴν ἀνάστασιν τεσσαρακονταπήχεις τὰς θύρας εἶχε καὶ τὸν κόσμον πολυτελέστερον ἐπὶ δαψιλὲς πάχος ἀργύρου τε καὶ χρυσοῦ.
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Type of Thing Ornamented
Architecture: Architectural Element
Object/ Person Ornamented
Corinthian gate of Herod's Temple
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Visual Work: Material: Precious Metals: Gold
Visual Work: Material: Precious Metals: Silver
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Thick plates of silver and gold
Person Engaged in Act of Ornamenting
Alexander, father of Tiberius
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A00949
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