KEROS HARPIST

 

One of the very rare male Cycladic figurines. This piece, along with the Cycladic flute-player are the first depictions of musicians in the Greek world. It was found in a tomb on 1884 on Keros, a deserted island opposite Amorgos. A seated man is shown playing the harp, perhaps he was some official bard or hero as he appears to be sitting on an elaborate throne. His head, tilted up and back above the strong neck, indicates his absorption in the music. The artistic achievement is astonishing, not only the perfect carving but the way the figure is rendered in all dimensions and dominates the space. We do not know the purpose if this figurine,  perhaps to entertain the deceased or to comfort him in the other world. The original, dating to the third millennium BC, is now in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.  The Cycladic culture flourished on the islands of the Aegean Sea from about 3,300 BC until 2000 BC. Cycladic sculptures are highly stylised, almost modern-looking, and work well in contemporary environments. It was made in Greece, stands 4.3 inches high and weighs approximately 400 g.

Details:

Condition: New, Handmade in Greece

Height: 11cm(4.3")

Weight: 400g

Material: Porestone

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