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Keywords: Greek - Nike - Walters 54608.jpg Nike the goddess of victory was a dominant image in Athens where she was worshiped for her alliance with Athena the patron goddess of the city The swift winged goddess is depicted in a running pose that evokes flight She was attached to a votive object perhaps a tripod or other bronze vessel ca 500 BC Archaic bronze cm 8 6 8 4 2 1 ; base cm 1 4 8 3 5 accession number 54 608 9979 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters Flight Fantasy Faith Fact Dayton Art Institute Dayton 1953-1954 place of origin Athens Greece Walters Art Museum license Ancient Greek sculptures in the Walters Art Museum Art from Greece Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review
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