Kouros Base with Athletes

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Object/Title: Kouros Base with Athletes
Type: Sculpture
Provenance
Findspot: Themistokleian Wall of Athens
Abstract: Marble relief of nude athletes playing a game with two sticks and a ball.
Physical Location: National Archaeological Museum, Athens
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Description: Originally part of a funerary kouros base, was later included in the building of the Themistokleian Wall of Athens. Dates to c. 510-500 BCE.
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Access Condition: Attributed to Mark Cartwright under the license CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0
Creative Commons: CC-BY-NC-SA 3.0
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Name: Mark Cartwright
Role: Photographer
Related Search Terms: Marble
Funerary
Athlete
Greek
Nudity
Equipment
Kouros
Male
Architecture
Relief
Date: 6th c. BCE