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S8.14 ATHENA HOPE-FARNESE

Athena Hope-Farnese | Greco-Roman statue
DETAILS
Museum Collection National Archaeological Museum of Naples
Catalogue No. Naples 6024
Title Athena Hope-Farnese
Type Statue
Material Marble
Height 2.24 metres
Context -
Original / Copy Roman copy of Greek statue by Pyrrhos of the school of Pheidias C5th B.C.
Style Classical
Date -
Period Imperial Roman

DESCRIPTION

The goddess Athena stands holding a spear in her hand. She wears a helm decorated with fabulous beasts, a floor-length robe and serpent-trimmed aegis cloak emblazoned with the head of Medusa.

ARTICLES

Athena

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