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Limestone statuette of a seated beardless male votary with a helmet

The small figure is seated on a high-backed chair with his hands placed on the armrests. He wears a long garment, the central opening of which is indicated by an incision.

Credit: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76

First half of the 6th century B.C.
Limestone
10.8 x 6.4 x 4.1 cm
74.51.2563
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019

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