Plaster Cast Statue: Athena Varvakeion

1914.07.0003

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Artifact Identification Plaster Cast Statue: Athena Varvakeion   (1914.07.0003)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Art
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  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown Roman artist after the conception of Pheidias.
Geographic Location
Period Roman Empire
Date 2nd century
Culture Greek
Location On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 98.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 40.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 36.5 cm
Weight waived g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Plaster
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction Yes, The Roman copy is now in the National Museum, Athens. The original gold and ivory was by Pheidias but this cast represents is a Roman period marble minature by an unknown artist after that statue that stood inside the Parthenon in that period. - J. A. dengate, 8/18/98

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