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A Hellenistic Terracotta Statue of a Winged Woman

SKU MD.54
Circa

5th Century BC

Dimensions

7″ (17.8cm) high

Medium

Terracotta

Origin

Mediterranean

Gallery Location

USA


 

A Hellenistic terracotta statue of a winged Nike. The goddess is shown in motion, with wings spread and stepping forward, there’s great suggestion of motion. She is wearing a peplos and a large diadem. These finely moulded figures, often highly decorated, rose in popularity during the 4th and 3rd centuries B.C. Common themes include fashionable women, gods and goddesses, heroic athletes, and bacchanalian merriment.

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