Etruscan Sculpture of a Nude Kouros, 600 BCE - 400 CE
Bronze
8.6 x 3.2 cm
3 3/8 x 1 1/4 in
3 3/8 x 1 1/4 in
FZ.004
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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...
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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