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Statuette of a child holding a fruit in his hand

Figure of a child holding a fruit. The head is large in proportion to the body, with a square face, low forehead, curly hair, small nose, open mouth, and prominent chin. The left arm is raised to the side, while the right arm extends forward holding a fruit. The right leg is bent, and the left leg is extended forward. A circular-section tenon projects down from the figure. The object is made in the lost-wax technique for solid casts.

Suppl. 18086
Metal / Bronze
332 BCE – 395 CE
Hellenistic Period – Roman Period
Unknown
Gift Unione Industriale di Torino, 1960–1970
Museum / Floor 1 / Room 12 / Showcase 05
Museo Egizio