A male figure playing a stringed instrument sits on a high-backed chair. This work is one of the earliest of the small number of known representations of musicians. It is distinguished by the sensitive modeling of the arms and hands.

From the Cyclades (Wace 1949, p. 426).

1945, lent to the Metropolitan Museum by Joseph Brummer; acquired July 11, 1947, purchased from the estate of Joseph Brummer.

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