Grave Stele of an Athlete

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

CLASSIFICATIONS Greek and Roman Art

CULTURE Greek, perhaps Cycladic

PERIOD ClassicalDATE ca. 470-450 BCE

MEDIUM Marble (Paros 2)

CREDIT LINE Carlos Collection of Ancient Art

DIMENSIONS 27 1/4 x 19 1/2 x 4 3/8 in. (69.2 x 49.5 x 11.1 cm)

OBJECT NUMBER 2003.004.001

COLLECTION Michael C. Carlos Museum

DESCRIPTION

Used in Art of Palliation course to reflect on cultural and religious responses to death that honor life and legacy.

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