Nike Driving Horse Chariot Bronze Sculpture
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Nike Driving Horse Chariot Bronze Sculpture
Nike in Greek mythology was the Goddess of Victory. The Nike of Samothrace, discovered in 1863, is estimated to have been created around 200-190 BCE. It is 8 feet (2.44 metres) high. It was created to not only honor the goddess, Nike, but to honor a sea battle. It conveys a sense of action and triumph as well as portraying artful flowing drapery through its features which the Greeks considered ideal beauty. Her parents were the Titan Pallas and the Oceanic Styx. But she helped Zeus won the the battle between the Olympians and the Titans. For this reason, she became the symbol of victory in many areas of ancient Greece, including military, athletics and other contests. It is signed by artist Milo. It stands on a black marble base.
Total Dimensions: Height 10" x Width 14"
Approximate Weight: 22lbs
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Nike in Greek mythology was the Goddess of Victory. The Nike of Samothrace, discovered in 1863, is estimated to have been created around 200-190 BCE. It is 8 feet (2.44 metres) high. It was created to not only honor the goddess, Nike, but to honor a sea battle. It conveys a sense of action and triumph as well as portraying artful flowing drapery through its features which the Greeks considered ideal beauty. Her parents were the Titan Pallas and the Oceanic Styx. But she helped Zeus won the the battle between the Olympians and the Titans. For this reason, she became the symbol of victory in many areas of ancient Greece, including military, athletics and other contests. It is signed by artist Milo. It stands on a black marble base.
Total Dimensions: Height 10" x Width 14"
Approximate Weight: 22lbs
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