Bronze statuette of a warrior
Unknown Artist
5th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
H.: 6 11/16 in. (17 cm)
Classification
Bronzes
Culture & Period
Etruscan · Classical
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, 1896
Accession Number
96.9.433
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite bronze statuette of a warrior, standing just 6 11/16 inches (17 cm) tall, hails from Etruscan culture in the5th century BCE during Classical period. Crafted by an unknown artist, it captures the poised figure of a helmeted male warrior, embodying the martial prowess revered in ancient Etruria—an Italic civilization that flourished in central Italy before Roman dominance. Acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art through purchase in 1896 it now resides in the Greek and Roman Art department, a testament to Etruscan mastery in bronze casting. Etruscans were renowned bronzeworkers...