| Date | 3rd century B.C. (?) |
|---|---|
| Object type | relief |
| Medium, technique | carved, marble (Doliana) |
| Dimensions | 23.8 × 27.5 × 16 cm |
| Inventory number | 4777 |
| Collection | Classical Antiquities |
| On view | Museum of Fine Arts, Basement Floor, Classical Antiquity, The ancient Mediterranean |
The fragment shows youths tending their horses. The scene is perhaps related to some contest: it may have been the base of a statue representing the winner.
Marble analyses have shown that the statue base was made of Doliana marble.
This record is subject to revision due to ongoing research.
