Limestone head of a boy

Unknown

4th–early 3rd century BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

The head may belong to a so-called temple boy, a sculptural type representing a child—usually a boy—seated on the ground, with or without attributes. These sculptures were probably dedications connected with a rite of passage for children at about two years of age.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–early 3rd century BCE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76