S8.1 ATHENA PACIFIQUE
| Museum Collection | Musée du Louvre, Paris |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Louvre Ma530 |
| Title | Athena Pacifique, Peaceable Athena or Athena Mattéi |
| Type | Statue |
| Material | Marble |
| Height | 2.30 metres |
| Context | - |
| Original / Copy | Roman copy of Greek bronze statue Athena of Piraeus C2nd B.C. |
| Style | Hellenistic |
| Date | C2nd A.D. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The so-called Peaceable Athena stands with arms open wide, absent spear and shield. She wears an open helm, floor-length robe and aegis cloak emblazoned with the head of Medusa.