Еxhibit of the month – November 2026

BRONZE STATUETTE OF VICTORIA

Town of Karnobat. Unknown context.

2nd – 3rd century.

The winged goddess is in a forward motion, standing on her tiptoes. The face is oval, with fine features, large eyes, a straight nose and slightly parted lips. In her right hawearsnd, she holds forward a wreath, which, however, has not been preserved. The left hand holds the end of her skirts, which have been spread back during the hurried movement. At the same time, the legs are outlined under the draped fabric. The figure is dressed in a chiton and a himation, caught on the right shoulder. The wings are large, spread back.

The fabric of the garment, the hairstyle, and the abundant incised details of the wing feathers are emphasised. But despite the aspiration to convey flight and active movement, the figure seems stiff. Silver inlay on the eyes contributes to the goddess's impressive gaze.

Height. 19.5 cm

ΝΑΙΜ ΒΑS, Inv. No. 5873

Филов, Велков 1920: Б. Филов, И. Велков, Новооткрити старини. – ИБАД, VІІ, 1919 – 1920 (1920), 146-154.

Gencheva 2013: Е. Gencheva. The everyday life of the Roman legionary on the Lower Danube. The catalogue of the exhibition. Sofia, 2013, 38-39, No 88.

Андреева 2018: П. Андреева (ред.). Спортът в антична Тракия. Каталог към изложба. Национален археологически музей Каталози, ІХ. София, 2018, 125, кат. № 69.