Portion of the Parthenon frieze
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Catalogue Number: 020.050.007
Description: The Parthenon friezes decorated the building on the north, south, east, and west sides, the majority of the friezes still remain in Athens. The cast depicts two horses, one with a figure riding it, and then another figure behind.
Artist of Original: Artist
Period of Original: Greek
Date of Original: 448-432 BC
Area of Origin of Original: Greece
Material of Original: N/A
Dimensions of Cast (H x W x D): 50” x 37” x 6”
Location of Cast: 20 W. 44 St. New York, NY USA
Provenance: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Condition of Cast: The frieze is fractured into three large sections with some superficial damage to each.
Links to Additional Information: Parthenon Review Article