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Fragmentary Figure of a Reclining Bearded Man
Unknown5th century B.C.
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Fragmentary statuette (head and upper body) of a reclining bearded male banqueter, who holds a cup in his left hand. The figure leans on the armrest of a kline (banqueting couch), which extends below as a long projecting shaft. The surface is considerably worn.
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Details
- Title: Fragmentary Figure of a Reclining Bearded Man
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 5th century B.C.
- Location Created: Tarentum (Taras), South Italy
- Physical Dimensions: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.)
- Type: Male figure
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Terracotta
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 75.AD.37
- Culture: Greek (South Italian, Tarantine)
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
- Creator Display Name: Unknown
- Classification: Sculpture (Visual Works)
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