Statuette or relief of a striding figure with trident
Description
Figure strides to the left with both arms raised. The trident held in the figure's right hand was added separately and extends behind to the figure's upraised left hand. Figures wears a hat or helmet with front and back pieces and embellishments Belt or top of trousers indicated, possibly greaves and shoes with upturned toes.
Dimensions
5.9 cm (2 5/16 in.)
Provenance
Louise M. and George E. Bates, Camden, ME (by 1971-1992), gift; to the Harvard University Art Museums, 1992.
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