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.

Culture

Greek 

Dating

c. 300 - 100 B.C.

Size

7 cm

Provenance

Dutch collection.

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

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.

Condition

Excellent condition, no backside