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Parthenon
frieze north, slabs XLI-XLII. London, British Museum. H. 1.06m. The
north frieze shows the main body of the cavalry en route to the Akropolis.
From the left: four riders in close formation move off to the left,
the last figure in a short cloak and hat turning to urge on his comrades.
A horse champs at the bit, stamping its forelegs as a naked ephebe
with a cloak slung over his shoulders stands holding the animal, looking
back for his rider. Behind him, a rider moves off. To the right, a
cavalryman makes ready, a young boy helping him to tie the belt of
his chiton. |
