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model
;
chariot
;
votive offering
Object Type
model
chariot
votive offering
Museum number
1902,0916.1
Description
Bronze model of a chariot-wheel, dedicated by Xenon and Pyrrhippa to the Kebeiros and his son, presumably as a thank offering for winning a race.
Cultures/periods
Greek
Production date
5thC BC-4thC BC
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Cabeirion Sanctuary (Thebes)
Materials
bronze
Dimensions
Diameter:
10.16 centimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Inscription / The Collection of Ancient Greek Inscriptions in the British Museum
(958)
Swaddling 2004 / The Ancient Olympic Games
(p. 85 (right))
Location
On display
(G69/dc19)
Exhibition history
Exhibited: 1980 5 Jun- 26 Oct, London, BM, The Ancient Olympic Games
Subjects
devotee/worshipper
charioteer/chariot-racing
Associated names
Named in inscription:
Xenon
Named in inscription:
Pyrrhippa
Named in inscription:
Kabeiroi
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
E Geladakis
Acquisition date
1902
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1902,0916.1