Collection: | Athens, Acropolis Museum |
Title: | Nike wing from the Nike Parapet Frieze |
Context: | From Athens, Acropolis |
Summary: | Left wing of a Nike perhaps erecting a trophy |
Sculptor: | Suggested attribution to Master D |
Material: | Marble |
Sculpture Type: | Architectural |
Category: | Separated fragments |
Placement: | Frieze |
Style: | High Classical |
Technique: | Medium relief |
Original or Copy: | Original |
Date: | ca. 420 BC - ca. 400 BC |
Dimensions: | H. 0.80 m; W. 0.21 m |
Scale: | Under life-size |
Region: | Attica |
Period: | High Classical |
In Whole: | Nike Parapet Frieze |
Form & Style: Carpenter attributed this figure to Master D and assigned it to position 30 on the West frieze of the Parapet.
Condition: Fragmentary
Condition Description: Two rejoined fragments comprise most of the left wing of a Nike and associated drapery. The lower part of the surface is marred by solution cracks.
Material Description: Pentelic
Associated Building: Athens, Temple of Athena Nike
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