Description:
ca. late 19th or early 20th century plaster cast of a marble original dating to the Classical Period, ca. 447-432 BCE. This cast is of south metope VII of the Parthenon, located on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. The south metope reliefs depict the mythological conflict between the Lapiths and the Centaurs at the wedding of King Perithoos, an event known as the Centauromachy. On this metope, a Lapith, to the left, and a Centaur, to the right, are pictured in battle; both figures are missing their heads. The Lapith reaches for the Centaur’s neck with his left hand; his right arm is extended behind him, probably preparing to strike. He wears a cloak fastened at his right shoulder and is missing his left foot and his right leg below the knee. The Centaur rears away from the Lapith. The original marble relief after which this cast is made is located at the British Museum in London, England.
Provenience: Greece, Athens, Acropolis, Parthenon (original)
Tags:
ancient; archaeology; reproductions Link to share this object record:
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