Limestone head of a boy
The head may belong to a so-called temple boy, a sculptural type representing a child—usually a boy—seated on the ground, with or without attributes. These sculptures were probably dedications connected with a rite of passage for children at about two years of age.
Artwork Details
- Title: Limestone head of a boy
- Period: Late Classical–Early Hellenistic
- Date: 4th–early 3rd century BCE
- Culture: Cypriot
- Medium: Limestone
- Dimensions: Overall: 5 x 4 1/8 x 5 1/4 in. (12.7 x 10.5 x 13.3 cm)
- Classification: Stone Sculpture
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.2783
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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