Bronze statuette of a Black African youth

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3rd–2nd century BCE · Bronze · Greek and Roman Art

This fine statuette shows the careful observation that reflects firsthand knowledge of the subject. The distinctive garment is characteristic of artisans, especially those working in the heat of a foundry, forge, or brazier.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–2nd century BCE

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1918