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Lead figure of a warrior with a helmet and shield

Lead figure of a warrior with a helmet and shield. Culture: Greek, Laconian. Dimensions: Height: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm). Date: 6th-5th century B.C.. Small flat votive figurines of cast lead have been found in great quantities at the ancient sanctuaries of Laconia; over one hundred thousand, dating from the seventh century B.C. to the Classical period, were dedicated to the goddess Artemis Orthia in Sparta.
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Title:
Lead figure of a warrior with a helmet and shield
Caption:
Lead figure of a warrior with a helmet and shield. Culture: Greek, Laconian. Dimensions: Height: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm). Date: 6th-5th century B.C.. Small flat votive figurines of cast lead have been found in great quantities at the ancient sanctuaries of Laconia; over one hundred thousand, dating from the seventh century B.C. to the Classical period, were dedicated to the goddess Artemis Orthia in Sparta.
Technique/material:
lead
Period:
ARCHAIC
Museum:
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
Credit:
Album / Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
Releases:
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Image size:
3150 x 4200 px | 37.9 MB
Print size:
26.7 x 35.6 cm | 10.5 x 14.0 in (300 dpi)
Keywords:
ARCHAIC • EUROPE • FIGURINES • GREECE • GREEK AND ROMAN ART • LACONIA • LEAD • METAL • METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, NEW YORK, USA • MISCELLANEOUS-LEAD • PELOPONNESE • SCULPTURE • STATUES