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Marble forepart of a left sandaled foot

1st or 2nd century CE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171
Preserved are the toes and the sole of the sandal, the contour of which follows the outline of the foot.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Marble forepart of a left sandaled foot
  • Period: Imperial
  • Date: 1st or 2nd century CE
  • Culture: Cypriot
  • Medium: Black marble with white veins
  • Dimensions: Overall: 2 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. (6.4 x 13.3 x 9.5 cm)
  • Classification: Stone Sculpture
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.2879
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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