Antique Athena

An antique marble relief of Athene or Athena who was a goddess of Greek mythology, in good condition.

Haering, Germany. - Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, 2013. - Private collection, New York.

After discovering the double-reed flute (aulos) invented by the goddess Athena, the satyr Marsyas became so skilled at playing it that he dared to challenge the god Apollo with his l...

Obverse: head of Athena right, wearing earring, necklace, and crested Attic helmet decorated with olive leaves over visor and spiral palmette Reverse: owl standing right with head fa...

Built in the 5th century BC and dedicated to Athena, the Parthenon remains the defining monument of the Acropolis and one of the great architectural achievements of classical antiqui...

This spectacular coin of an owl and a portrait of Athena is trimmed with 18 karat gold. On the obverse side is the head of Athena, wearing a crested Attica helmet adorned with olive ...

Their costumes identify them- Athena is shown with her helmet and spear, the traditionally nude Aphrodite is half-covered by a pink robe and Hera, wife of Zeus, stands between them.

The practice of combining different materials in the same sculpture was already common in Greek times, with well-known examples such as the monumental chryselephantine sculptures of ...

A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock, comprising a central drum-shaped clock with a sunburst pendulum, surmounted by the gilded figure of Athena wearing armour with a plu...

Despite influences from other goddesses like Athena, Roma emerged as a unique and powerful symbol of Rome.

Ø 19mm x 3mm thick Pegasos flying to left; below Greek letter Ϙ / COpp – the constant sign of the mint of Corinth.Reverse : worn and partially hidden, details presumably parts of A...

Although her representations were influenced by other goddesses of the time (particularly Athena), the Goddess Roma emerged as a distinct and powerful symbol of Rome.

The circular base features a central medallion of a woman in a helmet—representing Pallas Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, handicraft, and the arts -su...

In the Aeneid, he descends from the walls of Troy and hurls himself against the horse, calling it a trap set by the Greeks. Athena, who sided with the Greeks, punished him by sending...

Represented across various mediums such as coins, sculptures, and architectural designs, she epitomized Roman political and religious ideals, often drawing inspiration from other con...

. - Private collection, Germany, acquired at the Munich art market. - Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, 2012. - Private collection, Barbara S.

Length: 1.75 inches Width: .88 inches Marks: Luigi Rosi, Roma, Piazza Spagna, 86 Tested for 18K gold Condition: Very Good References: Christie's London, 15 October, 1992, A GOLD-MOU...

Medusa was beheaded by the Greek hero Perseus, who then used her head, which retained its ability to turn onlookers to stone, as a weapon until he gave it to the goddess Athena to pl...

The Acropolis, which in Greek means ‘high city’, stands at a height of approximately 156 metres, and at its summit lie the principal monuments of classical Greece: The Parthenon: A D...

Medusa: bronze with a brown patina, relating the myth of the gorgon or Medusa According to mythology, Medusa is a beautiful young woman who made a vow to serve the goddess Athena, ...

The central front has two levels: the lower level features four columns, two on each side, with a series of gilt metal elements in the center, among which, sheltered under a splayed ...

The Origin of the Incident The myth recounts that during a beauty contest between the goddesses—Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite—Zeus chose Paris as the judge.

Above her left shoulder is a bust of Athena, as Clio is known for recording of the past, while Athena is known to applying it.

Likewise, the ancient sources assure that the god was initiated into the Phrygian mysteries by the goddess Cibeles herself, while the Orphic tradition narrates the second resurrectio...

"Ancient Egyptian Art from the Harer Family Trust Collection," Christie's, New York, December 9, 2005. Royal-Athena Galleries, New York. Antiquities Christie's New York, June 5, 20...

It shows the procession of the Panathenaic festival, the commemoration of the birthday of the Goddess Athena. The piece is mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with two contemporary ...

Called the Terrible One because of her immense power, and also Great Goddess and Mother of the Gods, she was identified with Athena by Herodotus and Plato, and has also been associat...

This derives from an epithet of the Greek Minerva, Pallas Athena. Although there was relatively little known regarding the forum outside of literary texts before the 20th century, ne...

On the obverse side, the Head of Athena Parthenos facing right within a dotted border.

The model has its origins in Greek sculpture of the mid-5th century BC and probably derives from a colossal sculptural group by Myron (c. 480-440 BC) depicting Hercules, Athena, and ...

Her garb, nowhere to be found in late Victorian clothing, would suggest that of a deity - a warrior, a huntress - possibly a present day Athena classically reincarnated. Her full li...

On the obverse side of the coin, the profile of Athena, on the reverse side, is "AOE" and a wonderful owl with body facing right and face head on.

The allegorical representation is similar to that of art from ancient Greece, which often depicted Athena as the guardian of Athens. Saint-Étienne is represented as a strong, dignif...

On the obverse side is the Head of Athena with crown and earing. This coin has been inspected and approved to be authentic by a professional Numismatic who specializes in ancient coi...

On the obverse side, the head of Athena right facing, wearing an earring, necklace, and crested Corinthian helmet ornamented with coiled serpent; her hair in long formal curls down b...

This remarkable 1846 lithograph offers a sweeping and richly detailed view of the Propylaea and the Temple of Athena Nike—referred to here as the Temple de la Victoire (Aptère)—captu...

A silver tetradrachm [coin] owl and Athena coin ring trimmed with 22 karat gold. This ancient coin was minted in Attica, Athens, circa 350-300 BC.

The identity of this deity hence is almost impossible to discern without its iconographic features which would normally appear on the chignon, or as objects held by one of the missin...

This play by François Turpin was created on the stage of the Atelier in Paris by the Athéna theater on February 1, 1928 Gio COLUCCI (1892-1974) Painter, sculptor, ceramist was born ...

It shows Paris, a young Trojan shepherd, observing Venus, crowned with flowers and holding a golden apple, the symbol of her victory in the beauty contest between Hera and Athena. Be...

Made in preparation for his Différentes Vues…de Pesto (Different Views of … Paestum) - a book finished by his son, Francesco, and published posthumously in 1778–79—the drawings depic...

On either side of the headboard are carved the figures of Prometheus, on the left, and Athena, on the right. The footboard is surmounted by large candlesticks.

According to the myth, Athena entrusted the concealed child to the daughters of Cecrops and forbade them to open the basket.

At the center of each plaque is a intricately detailed and richly chased Bronze medallion, with Minerva (Athena) to the left and Mars (Ares) to the right.

One is cast in the form of the Roman Minerva (or Athena in Greek Mythology), goddess of wisdom and warfare, with a battle helmet atop her head, armed with a spear in one hand and a s...

Athena is followed by a goddess with a tree, Ceres, carved in brown sardonyx, 2. /3.

Intricately worked gilt bronze forms the grip, cross guard and figural pommel crafted in the form of the Greek goddess of war, Athena, circa 1820. Overall: 39 1/2" length.

The larger medallion depicts Athena, the Greek goddess who is often portrayed with a dragon on her helmet, as seen on this pin.

On the reverse side is the head of Athena, facing left, wearing a Corinthian helmet over a leather cap.

For example, we see ALEXANDRE - Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia, CÉSAR - Gaius Julius Caesar, Roman general, PALLAS - Pallas Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom, DAVID - King Davi...

The clock is crowned by a masterfully executed gilt bronze sculpture depicting Athena, goddess of wisdom and war, in serene dialogue with Gaia, the primal embodiment of the Earth.

The Parthenon was the temple consecrated to Athena, the patron goddess of Athens. The symbol of Athena was the owl.

Grecian style bronze life size figure of classic woman (Athena) with military wardrobe holding a round decorated shield and a sword (sword replaced with wooden model) (19th Cent.)

An authentic Greek, Attica, Athens Tetradrachm Owl/Athena coin (circa 430-420 BC), set in a custom rounded, suspended style, 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail.

Constructed from fibrous plaster with a painted finish, this unique sculpture depicts the headless goddess, after the original sculpture from the Temple of Athena Nike, dating to cir...

Showcased inside of each niche is a different figure from the story of Perseus and Medusa including his mother Danae, Hermes, Athena and Andromeda. The patinated bronze statue showca...

He is depicted here donning the Helmet of Hades (also known as the Cap of Invisibility), which was gifted to him by Athena to aid him in his quest to defeat the snake-haired Medusa a...

The tale of Pegasus and the Greek hero Bellerophon—who captured the winged horse with the aid of Athena and Poseidon—also held meaning for the Romans.

Three women, representing goddesses—Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite—stand gracefully in front of Paris, who is seated on a rock in profile.

The gods were angry with Medusa for desecrating the temple and ordered Athena to punish her. Athena turned her hair into snakes and made her face so hideous that just one look at her...