Plaster Cast of Parthenon, South End Metope: Lapith Attacking Centaur

1915.02.0003

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Artifact Identification Plaster Cast of Parthenon, South End Metope: Lapith Attacking Centaur   (1915.02.0003)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Built Environment Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Building Components
  4. :
  5. Surface Elements
Artist/Maker Unknown Greek artists in possible consultation with Pheidias.
Geographic Location
Period Classical Period
Date 447–438 BCE
Culture Greek
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 135.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 132.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 30.0 cm
Weight 83500 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials plaster
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
Bibliography

Robertson, Martin. A History of Greek Art. 1975.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
Reproduction yes, Purchased from P. P. Caproni & Bros., Boston, Massachusetts.

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