Upper part of a limestone statuette of a male aulos player

2nd or 3rd quarter of the 6th century
Not on view
The head and the upper part of the torso remain. The instrument is missing. Only the top of the reeds and the phorbeia in relief remain, as well as the points where the hands were attached to the chest.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Upper part of a limestone statuette of a male aulos player
  • Period: Archaic
  • Date: 2nd or 3rd quarter of the 6th century
  • Culture: Cypriot
  • Medium: Limestone
  • Dimensions: Overall:H.: 8 1/8 x W.:6 1/4 x D.:3 7/8 in. (20.6 x 15.9 x 9.8 cm)
  • Classification: Stone Sculpture
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.2531
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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