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Marble block from the west frieze of the Temple of Athena Nike

-425/-425

British Museum

British Museum
London, United Kingdom

Marble relief from the West Frieze of the Temple of Athena-Nike: Greeks fighting Greeks, perhaps showing the Battle of Megara in 458 BC. In the centre a battle rages around a fallen warrior. A figure on the left stoops to drag his comrade to safety. Opposite him an enemy lunges to grip an ankle, covering his attack with a shield. On the far side of this group warriors from the opposing sides fight it out. The figure on the right, with his right arm raised and elbow bent, probably originally held a spear.

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  • Title: Marble block from the west frieze of the Temple of Athena Nike
  • Date Created: -425/-425
  • Physical Dimensions: Height: 44.45cm; Length: 2.05m
  • External Link: British Museum collection online
  • Subject: battle; warrior
  • Registration number: 1816,0610.161
  • Production place: Made in Athens
  • Place: Excavated/Findspot Temple of Athena-Nike
  • Period/culture: Attic
  • Material: marble
  • Copyright: Photo: © Trustees of the British Museum
  • Acquisition: Purchased from Elgin
British Museum

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