Marble stele (grave marker) of a man
Because the bearded man seated on a chair is the focus of this family scene, the monument is assumed to have been erected in his honor.
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Because the bearded man seated on a chair is the focus of this family scene, the monument is assumed to have been erected in his honor.
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Title: Marble stele (grave marker) of a man
Period: Late Classical
Date: ca. 375–350 BCE
Culture: Greek, Attic
Medium: Marble
Dimensions: Overall: 56 x 32 x 8 in. (142.3 x 81.3 x 20.3 cm)
Classification: Stone Sculpture
Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1959
Accession Number: 59.11.27
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