Bronze plaque of Nike-Nemesis

National Archeological Museum, Athens, Greece

Material: Bronze
Date range: 3rd century AD
Origin: Thessaloniki, Greece

This bronze relief plaque shows Nike-Nemesis, a goddess combining victory and divine justice. The winged figure stands in a temple-like frame holding a wheel, which represents fate and the turning of fortune. There is also a six-pointed star inside a circle at the bottom left of the relief.

The plaque is shaped like a small shrine with columns and a pointed roof decorated with palmettes. Nike-Nemesis wears flowing robes and her wings spread behind her within the architectural setting.

Museum label reference: Plaque in the form of a naiskos representing Nike-Nemesis in relief. Bronze. From Thessaloniki. 3rd c. A.D.


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Ancient bronze relief plaque in temple form depicting winged Nike-Nemesis figure from Thessaloniki
Taken on  Tuesday 02nd of July 2019
Device: Google
Model: Pixel 3 XL
Genre:  3rd century AD
Source:  Athens, Greece

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