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Statuette of Nike
Greek, South Italian
Hellenistic Period ?
323–31 B.C. ?
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
22.3 cm (8 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession Number01.7954
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionNike statuette wears a wreath. Pink and blue on wreath; brown on hair; pink, blue, and white on wings; red on necklace; pink on chiton; lavender on himation. Half of the right wing is gone. Holds a long, cylindrical item in her hands.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren (according to Warren's records: Bought in Palermo. Is probably from Canosa.); purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren, December 1901