Parthenon frieze:
after Phidias (5th century BC)
Category
Art / Sculpture
Date
Unknown
Materials
wood & plaster
Measurements
90 x 370 mm
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 291330.11
Summary
Miniature plaster replica of the Parthenon frieze, framed in sections in mahogany cases with glass on top. The frieze sculpture relief is moulded in section and the sections joined within the frame. k). A short frame containing two sections of plaster Parthenon frieze with the relief showing the procession marching towards the left. The left section shows a chariot drawn by three cantering horses. Two other three-horse chariots are behind with various figures on or behind them. Inscribed 'No. 3' on the back. See CAL/SC/105j for photo. See also CAL/SC/105a-m.
Marks and inscriptions
No. 3 (on reverse)
Makers and roles
after Phidias (5th century BC), sculptor