Figurine

MS1613

From: Italy | Etruria (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: Mediterranean

Object Number MS1613
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Italic | Samnite
Provenience Italy | Etruria (uncertain)
Section Mediterranean
Materials Bronze
Iconography Warrior
Description

Bronze. Originally ornamenting candelabra or vase. Italic or Etruscan and Archaic in its style. Warrior is in complete armor. From torques on left arm above elbow he maybe a Gaul. Wears a helmet like MS1606. Torso of warrior covered by breastplate reaching below hips. Warrior carries two objects in his hands.

Height 12.38 cm
Width 5.08 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase; Subscription of John Wanamaker, 1896
Other Number 992 - Stevenson Etruscan Series Number

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