Machatas
Machatas was a sculptor, whose name is known by two inscriptions in Acarnania (Anaktorio) from which it appears that he made a statue of Hercules, which was dedicated by one Laphanes, son of Lasthenes. He is also mentioned in the second inscription as the maker of a statue dedicated to Asclepius.
Machatas
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- sculptor.
- Languages
- Ancient Greek.
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