Shepherd with Ram

Description Conservation Provenance Credit

Description Shepherds came under the protection of the god Hermes, who was often depicted in a shepherd's garb. This figure wears the "petasos", the characteristic hat of the shepherd or traveler, and carries a tiny ram under his arm.

Conservation

Date	Description	Narrative
7/14/1970	Examination	examined for condition

Provenance Spink & Son, Ltd., London [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, May 10, 1948, by purchase.

Credit Museum purchase, 1948

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Creator

Greek (Artist)

Period

ca. 525 BC (Archaic)

Medium

bronze
(Metal)

Accession Number

54.2323

Measurements

3 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 9/16 in. (9.2 x 4.8 x 4 cm) base 1 x 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. (2.5 x 4.1 x 4.1 cm)

Geographies

Greece, Athens (Place of Origin)

Location Within Museum

Centre Street: Second Floor: Greek Art