Funerary Stele of Aristion, A

Creator

• Aristokles (Sculptor)

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

circa 510 BCE

Abstract

Total view of stele from frontal center view

Keywords

Greek Archaic period, Sculpture, Funerary Stelae, Bas-relief (Sculpture)

Alt Text

A carved stone relief depicting a standing figure with detailed musculature and attire, mounted on a vertical surface. The figure holds an object in one hand, with intricate patterns visible on the garment.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Greece; Velanidezas (Greece)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

Inscription identifying ownership on the base, inscription identifying sculptor under feet of figure
This funerary stele is made of Pentelic marble and shows traces of polychrome. It was discovered at Velanidezas near Marathon in Attica. The stele was found with its base, but the uppermost portion of the head and helmet is missing. At the top of the base is an inscription with the name of the deceased. Aristion is shown as a bearded hoplite soldier in profile, facing right. He is adorned in short, thin chiton under a corselet. It would have originally been decorated with painted designs. In his left hand is a spear. Details like his wavy beard, hair and arm musculature are particularly well-worked. This statue is currently housed in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, Greece.

Identifier

A01-JGC0276

Recommended Citation

Aristokles (Sculptor), "Funerary Stele of Aristion, A" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 307.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/307