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Fragment of a frieze with Nereids and Tritons
Fragment of a frieze with Nereids and Tritons
Top: Triton, Nereid, and Cupid friezes; second row: relief showing hero on...
| Collection: | Athens, National Archaeological Museum |
| Title: | Triton, Nereid, and Cupid frieze |
| Context: | From Molos |
| Findspot: | Found at Molos, near Lamia |
| Summary: | Frieze showing Tritons, Nereids, and Cupids riding on sea animals |
| Object Function: | Funerary? |
| Material: | Marble |
| Sculpture Type: | Architectural |
| Category: | Original/copies |
| Placement: | Frieze |
| Style: | Classical |
| Technique: | Low relief |
| Original or Copy: | Copy |
| Date: | ca. 100 BC - ca. 31 BC |
| Dimensions: | H. 0.17 m; L. 1.60 m |
| Scale: | Miniature |
| Region: | Thessaly |
| Period: | Late Hellenistic |
Subject Description: Across the waves (indicated by wavy lines) ride Tritons, Nereids, and Cupids, on sea animals (seahorses, sea lions, and sea centaurs).
Condition: Single piece
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