Marble statue of a bound goat

1st–2nd century CE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

This sensitively rendered goat with bound feet realistically evokes the widespread practice of animal sacrifce in ancient Greece. This statue, however, was probably a votive offering, perhaps to a deity with a rustic nature, such as Pan, Artemis, or Dionysos.

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Title: Marble statue of a bound goat
Period: Imperial
Date: 1st–2nd century CE
Culture: Roman
Medium: Marble, Pentelic
Dimensions: h. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); w. 20 3/8 in. (51.7 cm)
Classification: Stone Sculpture
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1910
Object Number: 10.151
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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