Fig. 10 shows a curious product of the Ionian workshops, a fish of solid
gold, adorned with reliefs which represent a flying eagle, lions pulling
down their prey, and a monstrous sea-god among his fishes. This relic is
the more valuable on account of the spot where it was found--Vettersfelde
in Brandenburg. It furnishes a proof that the influence and perhaps the
commerce of the Greek colonies on the Black Sea spread far to the north
through the countries of the Scythians and other barbarians. The fish
dates from the 6th century B.C.
[Illustration: PLATE III.
_Photo, Giraudon._
FIG. 61.--WINGED VICTORY OF SAMOTHRACE. (LOUVRE.)
_Photo, Giraudon._
FIG. 62.--WINGED VICTORY OF SAMOTHRACE. (LOUVRE.)