Acropolis Athens BM 424

The British Museum, London, United Kingdom

Artist/Maker Unknown

Battle between Greeks and Orientals. Block from the South frieze of the Temple of Athena Nike, Athenian Acropolis. Marble, made in Athens, ca. 425 BC.

Dimensions H. 45 cm (17 ½ in.)

Credit line Former Elgin Collection

Accession number GR 1816.6-10.161 (Cat. Sculpture 422)

Location Main floor, room 19, Athens & the Acropolis, 430-400 BC

Photographer/Source Jastrow (2006)

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