Terracotta Statuette of Nike in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, February 2010

Terracotta Statuette of Nike, personification of Victory
Greek, late 5th century BC

Accession # 07.286.23

Three-dimensional representations of Nike, the winged goddess who brought victory in both battle and athletic contests, usually attempt to evoke flight or the moment of alighting. This flying figure once had wings attached to slots in the back.

Text from the Metropolitan Museum of Art label.