Object Image

Seated boy

The figurine is mold-made and hollow. The back is handmade and flattened. The boy sits on drapery spread over the base.

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

3rd-2nd century B.C.
Terracotta; mold-made and hand-made
6.7cm
74.51.1602
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019

Where you'll find this

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Permanent collection