Vase in the Form of Nike
The perfume vessel, which was suspended from a cord, is shaped like a flying Nike, personification of victory. Her active pose and agitated, wind-blown drapery demonstrate the highly decorative tastes of the early 4th century.For the latest information about this object, Vase in the Form of Nike, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.
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