Marble statue of a bound goat

Unknown

1st–2nd century CE · Marble, Pentelic · Greek and Roman Art

This sensitively rendered goat with bound feet realistically evokes the widespread practice of animal sacrifce in ancient Greece. This statue, however, was probably a votive offering, perhaps to a deity with a rustic nature, such as Pan, Artemis, or Dionysos.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–2nd century CE

Medium

Marble, Pentelic

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1910