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99 Parthenon metope relief
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A warrior scene from Parthenon Metope
Data sheet
| Article group | Brooches |
| Gender | For Her |
| Depiction | Architectural |
| Historic Period | Era: Classical |
| Material | Solid Sterling Silver |
| Length (top to bottom) | 24 mm (15⁄16in) |
| Width | 37 mm (1 and 29⁄64in) |
More info
The Parthenon metopes that were visible on the exterior of the temple were made in deep relief and surrounded the temple on all sides. Most Greek temples had few decorated metopes, but in the Parthenon all ninety-two metopes were decorated on all sides with scenes from Greek mythology.