Statuette

54-28-22

Location: On Display in the Eastern Mediterranean Gallery

From: Cyprus | Kourion | Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

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Object Number 54-28-22
Current Location Eastern Mediterranean Gallery - On Display
Culture Cypriot
Provenience Cyprus | Kourion | Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates
Site Name Kourion
Date Made ca. 500 BCE
Section Mediterranean
Materials Limestone
Technique Carved
Iconography Male Torso
Description

Limestone, draped male torso. Preserved from base of neck to hem of garment. Standing figure, arms held straight down against sides. Wears short sleeve shirt with narrow band around neck, two vertical bands on sleeve, and horizontal bands forming cuffs. Over this is a short cloak hanging from the left shoulder and drawn diagonally across body to right thigh, a row of triangles in relief along its edge. Below appears a fringe or a pleated garment. Stubs of legs preserved beneath.

Height 37.4 cm
Width 21 cm
Thickness 8.5 cm
Credit Line Cyprus Expedition, George H. McFadden, 1954

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