This item was lost in the fire in The Mackintosh Building at The Glasgow School of Art on 15th June 2018.
Original: The life-size bronze statue of a chariot driver was found in 1896 at the Sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi and is also known as Heniokhos, the rein-holder. The statue was erected at Delphi in 474BC, to commemorate the victory of a chariot team in the Pythean Games, which were held at Delphi every four years in honor of Pythean Apollo. Original currently in the collection of the Delphi Archaeological Museum, Greece.
Plaster cast of Charioteer of Delphi
This material is held atGlasgow School of Art Archives and Collections
- Reference
- GB 1694 PC/008
- Dates of Creation
- Mid 19th century-early 20th century
- Physical Description
- 1 item
Scope and Content
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Dimensions: 2120 x 404 x 508 mm (Plinth 640 x 460 x 500 mm)
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