Terracotta statuette of Nike, the personification of victory, Classical, late 5th century B.C., Greek, Terracotta, Overall: 7 x 2 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (17.8 x 7.3 x 7 cm), Terracottas, Three-dimensional representations of Nike, the winged goddess who brought victory in both battle and athletic contests, usually attempt to evoke flight or the moment of alighting. This flying figure once had wings attached to the slots in the back
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Terracotta statuette, Nike, personification, victory, Classical, late 5th century B.C, Greek, Terracotta, Overall, 7 x 2 7/8 3/4, 17.8 7.3 7 cm, Terracottas, Three-dimensional representations, winged goddess, battle, athletic contests, usually attempt, evoke flight, moment, alighting, flying figure, wings attached, slots, back
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