A Classical Greek terracotta statuette titled "Terracotta statuette of Nike, the personification of victory," late 5th century BCE. The winged goddess is shown flying, her wings once attached in separate slots now lost. Held today by the Metropolitan Museum of Art under accession 07.286.23, Greek and Roman Art department, acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1907.
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Date of Creation Subject Matter
Depicted SubjectNike, the Greek personification of victory 1 Custody
Current LocationThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 1 Current CustodianThe Metropolitan Museum of Art 1 Custody History Attributions
TraditionAncient Greek religion and mythology 1 Physical Form
DimensionsOverall: 7 x 2 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (17.8 x 7.3 x 7 cm) 1 Rights and Reproduction
Reproduction and CopyrightThe Metropolitan Museum of Art has designated this work as being in the public domain and makes it available through its Open Access policy; no permission is required for reproduction. 1 Cross-Tradition Connections
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Nike, Deities The Met's own title for this statuette names the subject outright, "Terracotta statuette of Nike, the personification of victory," a narrative identification rather than a bare tag.
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