| Date | early 20th century (plaster cast), 570-560 BC (original) |
|---|---|
| Object type | plaster cast |
| Medium, technique | plaster |
| Dimensions | 148 x 88 x 110 cm |
| Inventory number | Ag.346 |
| Collection | Classical Antiquites - Plaster casts |
| On view | Star Fortress (Komárom), The Archaic period of Greek sculpture (650–480 BC), Gallery I |
The over life – sized statue represents an enthroned man, who wears a long dress (chiton) and a mantle with ornate seams. It stood along the sacred way which led from Miletus to the sanctuary of Apollon at Didyma, and accommodated festive processions. Several similar statues were found here, serving as votive gifts offered by members of the illustrious families in the neighbourhood. According to the Greek inscription on the right foot of the throne, the statue was offered to Apollon by Chares, the leader (archos) of the city Teichioussa, southeast of Miletus. The upper part of the cast is damaged.
Hekler, Antal, Az antik gipszgyűjtemény I-II., Budapest, 1919-1920, 1923.
This record is subject to revision due to ongoing research.
