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There are 6 objects for which Decoration contains → parthenos
2007.9.1.54 Displays a seated human figure, facing left, possibly an image of Athena Parthenos holding Victory in one hand and a shield in the other.
2009.8.199 Athena Parthenos with a shield and a spear in one hand and a little Nike in the other. Resembling the statue made by Phidias. Cast number: 53
2009.8.200 Athena Parthenos holding a shield and a spear in one hand, in the other a little Nike. Resembling the statue made by Phidias. Cast number: 54
28.6.5 On top, the helmeted head of Athena Parthenos in relief, very worn. Body grooved around the relief. Handle grooved and rises above body. Piece is black glazed throughout, including base. Surface pitted with a good deal of flaking of the glaze.
29.6.1 Plaster cast of the “Ludovisi Throne” (Original in Museo Nazionale Romano di Palazzo Altemps). Central panel: Aphrodite (Roman Venus) rises from the sea assisted by two Horae (Seasons) on the shore who clothe the lower part of her body.The scene probably represents the birth of the goddess. Alternative interpretations: Persephone’s return from the Hades or Hera emerging from the Kanathos waters (Hera Parthenos). Left panel: Seated naked female figure (hetaira?)wearing a sakkos (hairnet) plays the double aulos. Right panel: Seated crouched veiled woman with a pyxis in her left hand in front of an incense burner (thymiaterion)
L.2005.7.14 Obv: Head of Athena Parthenos wearing a triple-crested helmet, within a border of dots. Rev: Owl standing atop amphora on its side, all within olive wreath. Monograms on either side of owl and ear of corn below (series viii).
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