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Etruscan Sculpture of a Nude Kouros

SKU FZ.004
Circa

600 BC to 400 BC

Dimensions

3.375″ (8.6cm) high x 1.25″ (3.2cm) wide

Medium

Bronze

Origin

Mediterranean

Gallery Location

USA


 

In the Archaic period, the Kouros–the idealized form of the youthful male–achieved a new height of perfection in sculptural works. This small but elegant votive bronze reflects the muscular grace of life-size figures. Wearing a pointed cap–perhaps a warrior's helmet with the almond eyes and curving smile typical of Etruscan art, he presents an eternal picture of bold and healthy youth.

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