Parthenon Frieze: Centauromachy Metope
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Catalogue Number: 020.060.202
Description: The original of this cast also appears on the south wall of the Parthenon as part of the Centauromachy series. The collection of metopes, friezes appearing between triglyphs, tells the story of the Centaurs’ defeat at the hands of the Lapiths. The original portrays a draped male figure battling a Centaur. Both figures are headless.
Artist of Original: N/A
Period of Original: Greek
Date of Original: 438-432 BC
Area of Origin of Original: Area of Origin
Material of Original: Material of Original
Dimensions of Cast (H x W x D): 42” x 30”x 14”
Location of Cast: 20 W. 44 St. New York, NY USA
Provenance: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Condition of Cast: Damage to the cast: no back to frieze, the male figure is damaged all along left side, only the upper remnants of the horse’s body remains.
Links to Additional Information:
Parthenon Design Diagram
View the full Parthenon frieze in order here
Or Here
Parthenon Review Article
An Article on the Parthenon’s Metope
Description of the ICA’s Metope Casts