• Group of Athena. Fragment of the of the Pergamon Altar, East frieze

Group of Athena. Fragment of the of the Pergamon Altar, East frieze

Date
2nd half of the II century BCE; plster cast: 1860-1870
Object type
relief
Technique
casting
Material
gypsum
Dimensions
46,0 x 31,5 cm
Marks and inscriptions
on the side: Eigenth.d. Gebrüder Micheli, Berlin
Place of Origin
Berlin (Germany)
Owner
The Royal Łazienki
Museum number
ŁKr 644
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Plaster cast of marble relief from the Pergamon Altar, East frieze represents Athena fighting with Giant Alcionous, in this group is also presented Gaia Emerging - mother of all gods and Nike crowning Athens. Original in the National Museums in Berlin (inv. no. AvP III.2 GF 16, 1 - 16, 5).