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Figurine of a man squatting on his heels
Greek
Archaic Period
about 500–490 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Height: 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession Number01.7477
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
Catalogue Raisonné
Greek, Etruscan, & Roman Bronzes (MFA), no. 031.
DescriptionA man squatting on his heels has incised hair and a beard shown by punctured dots. Dark green patina. A hole in the bottom of the figure is partly filled with lead to accommodate the modern pin for mounting. Attached to mount MT.59.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren (according to Warren's records: Bought in London. Ready said that the seller was trustworthy & that he said it came from Vodhena (Macedonia).); purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren, December, 1901