Athena Parthenos
Free Hellenistic version of Phidias' Parthenos from Pergamum library.
The helmet had cuttings for three crests.
The base preserves parts of 6 out of 10 figures (the Parthenos had
21) shown in a manner that does not betray either their identities or actions.
Height of statue 3.105 m
Face of base 0.405 x 1.85 m
About 200-150 BCE
Berlin, Staatliche Museen P 24
Base, Oxford Cast Gallery
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Athena's
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