Kneeling Scythian, also known as the Blade-Sharpener
Production: Unknown
Bronze. The figure crouches on a shallow base of bronze, naked except for a cloak thrown over the left shoulder and falling onto the ground at the back. His right knee almost touches the ground and his right arm touches the right knee as he bends forward to whet the knife on the stone, which he holds firmly on the ground with his left hand. He gazes up to the right. Dark brown patina, slightly polished.
Given by Mr Frank Partridge
Height: 16.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1948) by Partridge, Frank
18th Century, Early#
Circa
1700
CE
-
1730
CE
After the marble Hellenistic-Roman sculpture (c. 1 BCE), the 'Blade-Sharpener', known as 'L'Arrotino' in Italian.
Sculpture Depth 7.8 cm Height 16 cm Width 15 cm
Casting (process) : Bronze, cast and patinated
Accession number: M.5-1948
Primary reference Number: 13910
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_5_1948
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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