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Statuette of Alexander the Great on Horseback

1st century BCE
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Statuette of Alexander the Great on Horseback
  • Period: Late Republican
  • Date: 1st century BCE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Bronze, silver
  • Dimensions: 19 5/16 × 11 7/16 × 21 1/4 × 18 1/2 in., 754.778oz. (49 × 29 × 54 × 47 cm, 21.4 kg)
    Base: 1 3/8 × 16 15/16 × 8 7/8 in. (3.5 × 43 × 22.5 cm)
  • Classification: Bronzes
  • Credit Line: Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

Audio

Cover Image for 702. Bronze small statue of Alexander astride Bucephalos

702. Bronze small statue of Alexander astride Bucephalos

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