Statue of a boy
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.
Artwork Details
- 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
- Object Number: 20.201
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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