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29-FEB-2008

1802 cast of the West Frieze of the Parthenon block VI

Figure 12 is shown much in the manner of figure 29 on block XV. He has raised one foot onto a rock and is shown tying the lace of a sandal, only the sole of which is indicated in the carving. He also wears a cloak pinned on one shoulder and a crested helmet. The pommel of a sword handle is visible just above the right elbow. Figure 11 is mounted. His horse seems to spring with all four hooves off the ground. This rider wears a crested helmet with body armour and a leather-flapped skirt over a short tunic. The front of the breast-plate is embossed with the head of the mythical Gorgon.

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