Bronze shepherd
The shepherd wears a pilos (conical felt cap), a cloak draped around his shoulders, and boots. In his left arm, he holds a small animal. The figure was probably dedicated to assure the well-being and proliferation of flocks.
Artwork Details
- Title: Bronze shepherd
- Period: Archaic
- Date: late 6th–early 5th century BCE
- Culture: Greek
- Medium: Bronze
- Dimensions: H. 4 3/16 in. (10.7 cm)
- Classification: Bronzes
- Credit Line: Gift of Thomas Kirby Schmuck, 1945
- Object Number: 45.162
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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3rd–2nd century BCE
ca. 480–460 BCE
late 2nd–1st century BCE
3rd century BCE
ca. 750 BCE
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