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Fragment of the marble stele of a hoplite (foot soldier)
Fragment of the marble stele of a hoplite (foot soldier)
Artist : Anonymous

Date : approx. between 525 and 515 B.C.

Material : Marble
Acquisition : Fonds Fletcher (1938)
Fin de la période archaïque
Item 25 on 25
Greek Antiquities
Sculpture (Stèle funéraire)

Vitrine : V03 (Ref. 1013)

Area related
Attique (Greece)



Description   

This grave marker commemorated a soldier, who was shown facing right, holding a spear. The scene in the panel below shows a warrior mounting a quadriga, while his charioteer holds the reins.

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Fragment of the marble stele of a hoplite (foot soldier)
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