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Male Figure Seated

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Description

<p>Soft stone varieties, such as limestone and sandstone, were the most common materials used for statues and were readily available. This tomb figure's pose is typical: the man is seated with his hand on his thighs, the right hand clenched in a fist and the left one flat.The base of this statue has been repaired.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/22.219' rel='external'>Male Figure Seated</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>

Cross-references (2)

  • Walters-AccNum 22.219 tier-2
  • Walters-id 31522 tier-2
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