Large elegant and rare brass bell, enhanced with the Hellenistic bronze reproduction of the Winged Victory of Samothrace, also called Nike of Samothrace - Refined and very detailed reproduction dating from Greek Antiquity / 170 BC / the original of which is on display at the Museum of the Louvres since 1884 - The sculpture was created as a sacrifice to the Gods for a sanctuary on the Greek Island of Samothrace - It was built not only in homage to the Goddess Victory, but also to commemorate a naval battle - Dimensions/Total height 22 cm. Bell base diameter 11.5 cm. Height x width sculpture only. 13 x 9 cm. Sculpture base 5.5 x 4 cm. Total net weight. 959 gr. TB state of conservation. some light scratches from use on the bell