Limestone statuette of an oriental god or hero (?)
Unknown
3rd century BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art
The pendants hanging from the ears indicate that the figure is of eastern origin (or a woman?). On the head is an oriental cap, the lappets of which fall forward onto the chest.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 3rd century BCE
- Medium
- Limestone
- Culture
- Cypriot
- Department
- Greek and Roman Art
- Credit line
- The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
