A Marble Torso of a Child, Roman Imperial, circa 2nd century A.D.

based on a Greek prototype of the 2nd Century B.C., standing with the weight on his left leg and wrapped in a long enveloping himation.

acquired prior to 1987

As shown, back summarily carved with chips and abrasions as on front but also black paint stains.
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For other examples of this type, of which the better known versions are in Berlin and in Aix-en-Provence, see Chr. Vorster, Griechische Kinderstatuen, doct. diss., Bonn, 1983, note 614, pp. 308-309.