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Terracotta statuette of Nike, the personification of victory

Terracotta statuette of Nike, the personification of victory. Culture: Greek. Dimensions: Overall: 7 x 2 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (17.8 x 7.3 x 7 cm). Date: late 5th century B.C.. Three-dimensional representations of Nike, the winged goddess who brought victory in both battle and athletic contests, usually attempt to evoke flight or the moment of alighting. This flying figure once had wings attached to the slots in the back.
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Title:
Terracotta statuette of Nike, the personification of victory
Caption:
Terracotta statuette of Nike, the personification of victory. Culture: Greek. Dimensions: Overall: 7 x 2 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (17.8 x 7.3 x 7 cm). Date: late 5th century B.C.. Three-dimensional representations of Nike, the winged goddess who brought victory in both battle and athletic contests, usually attempt to evoke flight or the moment of alighting. This flying figure once had wings attached to the slots in the back.
Technique/material:
TERRACOTTA
Period:
classical
Museum:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Credit:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
Releases:
Model: No - Property: No
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Image size:
3119 x 4094 px | 36.5 MB
Print size:
26.4 x 34.7 cm | 10.4 x 13.6 in (300 dpi)
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