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The Romans used colored stone on floors, as wall revetment, and in sculpture. This plump young boy originally appeared in a relaxed pose, with his left arm resting on a support. The statue was carved with consummate skill in one of the hardest stones.
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Title: Statue of a boy
Period: Early Imperial
Date: 1st century CE
Culture: Roman
Medium: Bekhen stone
Dimensions: H. 21 3/4 in. (55.2 cm)
Classification: Stone Sculpture
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
Accession Number: 20.201
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