Limestone fragment of a lyre or throne

Unknown

ca. 3rd–1st century BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

The head of an eagle may have been part of the lyre in a very large statue of the god Apollo or, less probably, it may have embellished the throne of a seated figure.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 3rd–1st century BCE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76