Culture

Greek, c. 300 – 100 B.C.

Size

7 cm without stand. 

Provenance

Dutch private collection.

J. Bagot Ancient Art, bought at 2022 Rouillac auction, lot 301 (part).

Paul Gaudin Collection (1858-1921); archeologist, engineer and major donor (more than 2100 artifacts) to the Louvre Museum. Acquired between 1894 – 1905 and then by family descent. Other collections of Gaudin in the British Museum, museum of Istanbul and said Louvre.

Smyrna (modern day Izmir) between 1895 and 1905.

Description

Small naked male torso wearing a chlamys. The chlamys was a type of ancient Greek cloak. It was worn by men for military and hunting purposes during the Classical, Hellenistic and later periods.

Positive Thermoluminescence-test.

Condition

Excellent condition, plain backside.

Price

€ 750