Limestone temple boy

Unknown

1st quarter fo the 4th century BCE · Hard limestone, pink surface · Greek and Roman Art

The boy sits on a roughly elliptical plinth. He is dressed in a short-sleeved chiton and a garment above it that reaches his ankles. With his right hand, he holds a cock that rests on the boy's left leg and foot. He wears a chain with pendants, signet rings, etc. across his chest. He has a round, flat face and wears rings on his ear lobes. Grooves mark his short hair.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st quarter fo the 4th century BCE

Medium

Hard limestone, pink surface

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76