Limestone statue of Apollo

Unknown

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

The figure can be identified as the god Apollo. His hairstyle, with a knot above the forehead, is that of Apollo Lykeios, and he carries a kithara (lyre) in his left arm, although now only part of the instrument survives.

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