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CIRCA 5TH CENTURY B.C.
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AN ETRUSCAN BRONZE DISCOBOLUS
Circa 5th Century B.C.
Depicted nude, standing upon a disk-shaped base, his weight on his left leg, his right leg slightly bent and advanced, his torso twisted to the left, his head inclined slightly to the right, a fillet in his hair, his arms held out away from the body, gripping the discus in his right hand
3 1/8 in. (8 cm) high
Circa 5th Century B.C.
Depicted nude, standing upon a disk-shaped base, his weight on his left leg, his right leg slightly bent and advanced, his torso twisted to the left, his head inclined slightly to the right, a fillet in his hair, his arms held out away from the body, gripping the discus in his right hand
3 1/8 in. (8 cm) high
Provenance
G. Tribolati, Lugano
Sale room notice
2 modern drill holes on the base, left ankle repaired