Description: NIKE OF SAMOTHRACE STATUE The Winged Victory of Samothrace, one of the most famous statues at the Louvre, graces the top of the monumental Daru staircase. This spectacular setting was carefully chosen to showcase the masterpiece of Greek Hellenistic art. Ancient sculpture meets modern architecture in one of the most emblematic spots of the museum. She seems to float through the air! The Winged Victory of Samothrace is one of the rare Greek statues whose exact original location is known. It was made as an offering to the gods for a sanctuary on the Greek island of Samothrace. In Greek Mythology, Nike was the Goddess of speed, strength and victory. Also known as Winged Goddess, Nike is most often pictured as having wings. She was the child of Pallas (Titan) and Styx In most beliefs, Styx is the name of the river that separates Planet Earth from the Gates of Hell (Hades). Nike’s name means Victory, and the Roman equivalent of Nike was Victoria. As the Greek goddess of Victory, Nike was closely associated with athletics and other contests, as well as warfare.(01-678-A)Details:Condition: New, Handmade in GreeceMaterial: Casting stoneHeight: 20 cm(7.8 inches)Width: 12 cm(4.7 inches)Weight: 500 g
Price: 95.2 USD
Location: Athens, Greece
End Time: 2025-01-10T10:41:41.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Size: Small
Region of Origin: Europe
Handmade: Yes
Production Technique: Carving
Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece
Style: Realism
Material: Clay
Format: Statue
Type: Sculpture
Title: WINGED GODDESS OF VICTORY
Subject: Gods, Victory, Louvre museum, Art, Conflicts & Wars, Mythology, Religious, Sports
Culture: Greek
Year of Production: 2022
