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an·the·mi·on

(ăn-thē′mē-ən)

n. pl. an·the·mi·a (-mē-ə)

A pattern of honeysuckle or palm leaves in a radiating cluster, used as a motif in Greek art.

[Greek, diminutive of anthemon, flower, from anthos.]

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anthemion

(ænˈθiːmɪən)

n, pl -mia (-mɪə)

(Art Terms) a floral design, used esp in ancient Greek and Roman architecture and decoration, usually consisting of honeysuckle, lotus, or palmette leaf motifs

[from Greek: a little flower, from anthos flower]

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an•the•mi•on

(ænˈθi mi ən)

n., pl. -mi•a (-mi ə)

an ornament of floral forms in a flat radiating cluster, as in architectural decoration or vase painting.

[1860–65; < Greek anthémion, diminutive of ánthemon flower]

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Forthwith Ajax, son of Telamon, slew the fair youth Simoeisius, son of Anthemion, whom his mother bore by the banks of the Simois, as she was coming down from Mt.

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In the first place, he is the son of a wealthy and wise father, Anthemion, who acquired his wealth, not by accident or gift, like Ismenias the Theban (who has recently made himself as rich as Polycrates), but by his own skill and industry, and who is a well- conditioned, modest man, not insolent, or overbearing, or annoying; moreover, this son of his has received a good education, as the Athenian people certainly appear to think, for they choose him to fill the highest offices.

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'A beach scene with lighthouse in the distance', by renowned Swansea artist Jack Jones, sold at Anthemion for PS1,700.

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Ryan Beach, 45, who is the principal at Anthemion Auctions, will appear in Channel 4 show The Auctioneers which debuts today at 2.30pm.

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Andrew Mullen, who hails from nearby Tranent, was seen to good effect on Anthemion in the 1m apprentices' handicap.

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Mike Ashton, from Cardiff auction house Anthemion, said: "The buyer's got a bargain."

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Anthemion Auctions, in Cardiff, feel extremely favoured to be in possession of one of these rarities, which is due to be entered into a fine art and collector's auction next month.

A woman's work

Pieces donated so far include a first edition Biggles book which has been valued at pounds 150 to pounds 200, handed in at the Bridgend store, The auction will be hosted by Anthemion Auctions, in Cardiff, on Wednesday, November 19, but the deadline for submission of items is this Monday.

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IT'S mid-July, the sun is shining, it's Hamilton, so it must be time for Anthemion to strike form.

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In an Anthemion auctions sale this month, this mid 20th-century teak dining table and chairs was sold for PS1,000.

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Mike Ashton, of auctioneer Anthemion, based in Norwich Road, Cardiff said: "We have a lot of Cardiff City items from the 1920s and earlier that people are getting very interested in.

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At Anthemion Auctions in Cardiff, a wonderful example of the "pate de verre" technique can be found in a beautiful glass pendant created by French artist Amalric Walter, which takes the form of a raised insect within blue and green glass.