Limestone statuette of Geryon

Unknown

probably early 5th century BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

The bodies, partially hidden by the shields, form a single block. The shields are decorated with a motif in relief: on the left a sphinx, at the center probably a lion.

Artist

Unknown

Date

probably early 5th century BCE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76