13 June 2012

Shelf Life: The Winged Victory of Samothrace

[The Winged Victory of Samothrace]

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The Emperor was recently gifted an object of great esteem that now occupies a position of honour on the Imperial bookshelves.

This classical gift was brought back by a member of the Imperial house who recently undertook a cultural pilgrimage to the great Gallic city of Lutetia - modern day Paris.


The emperor's brother; seeking to emulate the wisdom of the esteemed Marcus Aurelius. Louvre Museum, Paris.  


For the Winged Victory of Samothrace see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winged_Victory_of_Samothrace 
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