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antefix
Object Type
antefix
Museum number
1805,0703.419
Description
Terracotta antefix: Victory alights on a globe, bearing a trophy with captured weapons and armour. The globe is flanked by capricorns.
Cultures/periods
Roman
Production date
40-70
Production place
Made in:
Italy
Materials
terracotta
Dimensions
Height:
22.86 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Terracotta / Catalogue of Terracottas in the British Museum
(D690)
Location
On display
(G70/dc13)
Subjects
classical deity
Associated names
Representation of:
Nike/Victoria/Victory
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Peregrine Edward Towneley
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Charles Townley
Acquisition date
1805
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1805,0703.419