Youth from Antikythera - Ancient Greek Statue (original) (raw)
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S11.6 THE YOUTH FROM ANTIKYTHERA
DETAILS
| Museum Collection | National Archaeological Museum, Athens |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Athens 13396 |
| Title | The Youth from Antikythera |
| Type | Statue |
| Material | Bronze |
| Height | - |
| Context | Shipwreck off Antikythera |
| Original / Copy | Greek original perhaps by Euphranor |
| Style | Classical |
| Date | ca 340 B.C. |
| Period | Classical |
DESCRIPTION
A nude youth, possibly the god Hermes, stands holding a spherical object (missing), possibly an apple.