Bronze statuette of a bearded man

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late 6th century BCE · Bronze · Greek and Roman Art

Although bearded, this bronze male statuette recalls the most familiar and representative of all Greek Archaic male figures: the kouros, a nude youth. The figure is in fact a variation of the kouros type. Although the stance, with the left foot advanced and both feet on a flat plinth, is characteristic, the traditional kouros was a beardless youth with both hands held at the sides. The base makes it likely that the work was offered as a dedication in a sanctuary.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 6th century BCE

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Bequest of Nanette B. Kelekian, 2020