Sculpture

Three-dimensional works of art from various periods and regions, showcasing the skill of sculptors in stone, metal, and other materials. These pieces range from monumental figures to delicate carvings.

Priest King or Deity (Ca.1600 BCE)

Antiquities Asia Hittite Empire Sculpture

Carved around 1600 BCE, this basalt priest king from North Syria stands tall with a horned crown and bone-inlaid eyes, holding a bowl.

Archaic Greek terracotta seated figurine, 500s BCE

Archaic Figurine (500s BCE)

Antiquities Europe Greece Sculpture

Molded in the 6th century BCE, this archaic terracotta figure from Greece seats a human with one hand on the knee and the other holding a small animal.

Statuette of an Athlete (510–500 BCE)

Antiquities Europe Greece Sculpture

A bronze statuette from 510–500 BCE, depicting a dynamic athlete, likely a javelin thrower, from the late Archaic to early Classical Greek period, measuring 21.5 cm in height.

Egyptian torso sculpture of Amenpayom, Greco-Roman period, 200–100 BCE.

Torso of Amenpayom (200-100 BCE)

Antiquities Africa Egyptian Sculpture

A granodiorite torso from 200–100 BCE, depicting Amenpayom in a striding pose, carved with polished musculature and a back pillar.

Granodiorite head of Amenhotep III with the blue crown (khepresh), 1391–1353 BCE.

Head of Amenhotep III Wearing the Blue Crown (1391-1353 BCE)

Antiquities Africa Egyptian Sculpture

A granodiorite head from c. 1391–1353 BC, showing Amenhotep III with a textured blue crown, sculpted with polished facial features.

Bronze statue of Apollo the Python-Slayer with copper inlays, c. 350 BCE.

Apollo the Python-Slayer (350 BCE)

Antiquities Europe Greece Sculpture

A bronze statue from circa 350 BC, depicting Apollo in a poised stance, cast with copper inlays and detailed features.

Roman bronze statuette of Hercules in contrapposto pose, 30 BCE–20 CE

Bronze Statuette of Hercules (30 BCE – 20 CE)

Antiquities Europe Rome Sculpture

The Bronze Statuette of Hercules, a Roman sculpture from 30 BCE to 20 CE, showcases the hero in a contrapposto pose with the Nemean Lion’s skin, reflecting Roman artistry and reverence for his legendary strength.