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Object Type

Sculpture and Figurines

Material

Stone

Country of Origin

Greece

Credit

The Government of the Hellenic Republic

Caption

Import Restricted since 2011.

Section I.A.1.b of Designated List in force since 2011.

In marble, limestone, and other kinds of stone. Types include menhir, "horns of consecration," votive statues, funerary and votive stelae, and bases and base revetments. These may be painted, carved with relief sculpture, and/or carry dedicatory or funerary inscriptions.
Approximate date: 3rd millennium B.C. to 15th century A.D.

Example shown:
Funerary Stele depicting a young athlete in relief
Material: Marble; Period: 560 B.C.; Provenance: Diplyo, Kerameikos, Athens; Place of Production: Attica; Dimensions: height - 35 cm.
National Archaeological Museum of Athens

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