Figurine of a Man

  • ca. 5th century B.C.
  • Silver, gold
  • H-5.5 W-1.5
Catalogue Entry

ca. 5th century B.C.
Silver, gold
H. 5.5 cm, W. 1.5 cm
This silver figurine shows a nude man standing straight on the capital of a Doric column. The head is capped with a gold ring crown. The compact body form suggests that this figure might be that of an athlete.