Pergamenische Kybele mit Weihung des Neikephoros
2. Jh. v. Chr.
The cult of the mother goddess Cybele originated in Asia Minor. At Pergamon, Cybele was much venerated under the Attalids, who reigned in the third and second century bc. Cybele is shown wearing a long undergarment (chiton) and a cloak (himation). Note the triangular apron below her breast set with ten humps, which are related to the »breasts« of the Ephesian Artemis. The deity is accompanied by two lions. The inscription on the plinth identifies the donor of the statuette.
The cult of the mother goddess Cybele originated in Asia Minor. At Pergamon, Cybele was much venerated under the Attalids, who reigned in the third and second century bc. Cybele is shown wearing a long undergarment (chiton) and a cloak (himation). Note the triangular apron below her breast set with ten humps, which are related to the »breasts« of the Ephesian Artemis. The deity is accompanied by two lions. The inscription on the plinth identifies the donor of the statuette.
Time:
2. Jh. v. Chr.
Object Name
Statuette
Culture
Griechisch
Location of discovery:
Unbekannt
Material/technology:
Marmor
Dimensions:
50 cm × 22 cm × 12 cm
Inscribed
Μητέρα θεῶν Πγαμηνὴν
Νεικηφόρος ν εἰδίαν
προστ̣ά̣τιν.
(G. Tozzi 2017)
Copyright
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Antikensammlung
Invs.
Antikensammlung, I 1113
Provenance
Slg. Este - Catajo; im Besitz von Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand; 1923 inventarisch übernommen