Limestone statuette of a beardless male votary in Greek dress with a wreath of leaves
The figure wears a pleated chiton, the borders of which are marked by a flat band. A himation, with diagonal folds, is draped over the left shoulder and forms small zigzags on the vertical edge. The face has a smiling expression.
Artwork Details
- Title: Limestone statuette of a beardless male votary in Greek dress with a wreath of leaves
- Period: Late Archaic–Early Classical
- Date: early 5th century BCE
- Culture: Cypriot
- Medium: Limestone
- Dimensions: Overall: 24 x 8 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. (61 x 21.6 x 9.8 cm)
- Classification: Stone Sculpture
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.2645
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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