Limestone statue of a male votary

first half of the 5th century BCE
Not on view
The figure carries an aryballos (a small oil bottle) in his left hand and wears a sword sheath at his right side. The textured sash worn over his left shoulder is unusual. The headband decorated with rosettes and his well-arranged clothing, complete with a belt tied in a Herakles knot, imply that he is represented as a participant in a procession or festival - a fitting pose for a votive statue.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Limestone statue of a male votary
  • Period: Cypro-Classical
  • Date: first half of the 5th century BCE
  • Culture: Cypriot
  • Medium: Limestone
  • Dimensions: WebPub GR 2012 Cesnola: 41 1/4 × 17 × 10 in., 236 lb. (104.8 × 43.2 × 25.4 cm)
  • Classification: Stone Sculpture
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.2458
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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