Athena Promachos
by Andonis Katanos
Title
Athena Promachos
Artist
Andonis Katanos
Medium
Photograph - Archaeological Photography
Description
Statuette of Athena Promachos (type of the goddess fighting in the first rank). The goddess wears a helmet and the goatskin on the chest. In the left hand she held the shield of which the arm-band survives, and in the right the spear. According to the inscription on the base Meleso dedicated it to Athena giving a tithe of her income. About 500-470 BC. Acropolis of Athens. National Archaeological Museum Athens
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March 6th, 2012
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