Sterling Silver Accessories
Sterling Silver Keychain - Winged Victory (Nike)

[Code : JP_003KC] Sterling Silver Keychain - Winged Victory (Nike)

Price $194.95
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This high quality sterling silver keychain features the Winged Victory statue of the Ancient Greek goddess Nike and is the perfect addition to your key ring. The intricate detail along the chain and the ring are as eye-catching as the main charm itself.

Sterling Silver, Rhodium Plated
Made in Greece

Approx. 105mm (10.5cm) length. The statue is 30mm (3cm) x 20mm (2cm)


History
The Winged Victory of Samothrace, also called the Nike of Samothrace, is a third century B.C. marble sculpture of the Greek goddess Nike (Victory). Since 1884, it has been prominently displayed at the Louvre and is one of the most celebrated sculptures in the world. The Nike of Samothrace was discovered in 1863, but was estimated to have been created around 203 B.C It was created to not only honor the god, Nike, but to honor a sea battle. It conveys a sense of action and triumph as well as portraying artful flowing drapery through its features which the Greeks considered ideal beauty.

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