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Victory with Cornucopia (Chariot Attachment)

Victory with Cornucopia (Chariot Attachment)

40–68 CE
Location: 103 Roman

Did You Know?

The cornucopia held by this Winged Victory overflows with fruits, grains, and other signs of abundance.

Description

In Roman times, the arrival of Winged Victory---touching down to earth, her drapery flying behind her---was a moment not just of military conquest, but was the first step toward peace and prosperity.
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