Panel with Warrior Resting

Unknown

4th–6th century · Bone · Medieval Art

Carved in relief on the convex side of a bone panel, a male warrior leans heavily to his left side as though resting on his shield and spear. His face, seen in three-quarter view, angles downward as though he is indisposed because of sleep or injury. He wears only in a long cape that gathers across the chest and drapes behind the body, revealing his nakedness from the waist down. This panel recalls classical ideals of heroism and male beauty that remained popular throughout the late Roman world.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–6th century

Medium

Bone

Culture

Late Roman/Early Byzantine

Department

Medieval Art

Credit line

Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020