Votive Relief for a Chariot Victory
Votive Relief for a Chariot Victory
Published 2018-02-26T16:00:42+00:00
Skala Oropou (Attica/Greece), acquired in 1884
Marble, 400 - 390 BC
The magnificent votive relief from the sanctuary of Amphiaraus in Oropos (northern Attica) displays a chariot race honouring this local healing hero. The nude warrior wearing a helmet next to the bearded charioteer is about to jump off the speeding chariot to continue the race on foot.
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Date published | 26/02/2018 |
Title | Votive Relief for a Chariot Victory |
Date | 400 - 390 BC |
Accession | Sk 725 |
Medium | Marble |
Credit | Altes Museum |
Record | http://www.smb.museum/en/museums-institutions/altes-museum/home.html |
Place | Altes Museum |