Lapith
Britishnoun
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The head and right arm and hand of the Lapith are also shown in his drawing, but not the portion of right thigh which 138 has recently been added.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by A. H. Smith
The left foreleg passes round the loins of the Lapith, while the other foreleg has been locked round his right thigh.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by A. H. Smith
The Lapith with extended right arm is trying to keep the Centaur at arm's length, while he struggles to escape; his left arm must have been raised.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by A. H. Smith
Nos. xxii.-xxv. represent combats between Centaurs and Lapiths or Lapith women.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by A. H. Smith
The right forearm of the Lapith, now wanting, has rested on the ground.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by A. H. Smith
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