Limestone statuette of a beardless male votary with a conical helmet
The statuette is very small and flat with traces of red at the bottom of the garment. The features of the beardless face are only roughed out. The back is smooth and flat.
Artwork Details
- Title: Limestone statuette of a beardless male votary with a conical helmet
- Period: Archaic
- Date: late 7th or first half of the 6th century BCE
- Culture: Cypriot
- Medium: Limestone
- Dimensions: Overall:H.: 6 x W.:2 x D.:1 in. (15.2 x 5.1 x 2.5 cm)
- Classification: Stone Sculpture
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.2570
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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