Etruscan Nude Male Statuette
6th-5th century BC. A bronze figurine of a nude male kouros standing with head turned; the hair falling to the shoulders in three strands, with a braided band to the brow; right hand extended, flat to support a patera, left hand at the side gripping a rod or handle; mounted on a custom-made stand. See Troili, E. et al. Treasures From Tuscany - The Etruscan Legacy, Edinburgh, 2004 for discussion. 355 grams, 17.5cm (6 3/4"). Property of a Hertfordshire gentleman; part of his collection formed between 1973-2014.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.
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6th-5th century BC. A bronze figurine of a nude male kouros standing with head turned; the hair falling to the shoulders in three strands, with a braided band to the brow; right hand extended, flat to support a patera, left hand at the side gripping a rod or handle; mounted on a custom-made stand. See Troili, E. et al. Treasures From Tuscany - The Etruscan Legacy, Edinburgh, 2004 for discussion. 355 grams, 17.5cm (6 3/4"). Property of a Hertfordshire gentleman; part of his collection formed between 1973-2014.
Condition Report: Very fine condition.
