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marble relief of Nike from her temple on the Akropolis
£90.00
Winged Nike, goddess of Victory, is adjusting her sandal. The original relief, dating to the late 5th century BCE, is from the parapet on the little temple of Athena Nike on the Akropolis, and is now in the Akropolis Museum in Athens. Height: 36cm Width at widest point: 20cm Depth at deepest relief: 6cm . There is an strong hanging loop embedded into the back of the relief panel.
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more about Nike
Nike, winged goddess of victory and achievement, both in war and in peaceful competition. She is also the goddess of speed and strength. Her Roman equivalent is Victoria. She was daughter of Pallas and the river Styx, and the grand-daughter of Okeanos (Ocean). Her siblings were Zelos (Rivalry), Kratos (Strength) and Bia (Force). She had no husband and no children.
Her close connection with Zeus and Athena (sometimes she even holds an owl, Athena's attribute) is reflected in sculpture and on coins, and she is often depicted holding an olive wreath which she will place on the head of a victor. The sports company takes its name and logo from her.
Nike represents the archetype of the virgin goddess: free of having to bear children, and therefore having the freedom to excel in other ways.
about this marble collection
This collection is made in the UK in cast Carrara marble. The beautiful white marble of Carrara in Tuscany was used for the Pantheon in ancient Rome and was a favourite of Michelangelo.
The sculptures are created using a process of dry casting, so that each sculpture contains over 90% marble. They glisten!
The high quality is such that there will be no discoloration - other than natural patination and ageing - especially if the pieces are placed outdoors.