SculptureRoman4th century BCE

Torso of an Athlete, Hero (Meleager) or a Young God (Hermes?), after a 4th century BC Greek original in the Polykleitan style

4th century BCE

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Low-grade marble from northwest Asia Minor or Propontis, with streaks of grey

Culture

Roman

Period

Classical period, Late

Century

4th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

actual: 59 cm (23 1/4 in.)

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