Bronze Shepherd in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, July 2011

Bronze shepherd

Period: Archaic

Date: late 6th–early

5th century B.C.

Culture: Greek

Medium: Bronze

Dimensions: H. 4 3/16 in. (10.7 cm)

Classification: Bronzes

Credit Line: Gift of Thomas Kirby Schmuck, 1945

Accession Number: 45.162

Description:

The shepherd wears a pilos (conical felt cap), a cloak draped around his shoulders, and boots. In his left arm, he holds a small animal. The figure was probably dedicated to assure the well-being and proliferation of flocks.


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