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Youth with Jumping Weights
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The hourglass-shaped jumping weights slung over his shoulder, together with the animal-skin punching bag on which he leans, characterize this youth as an athlete. The distinctive haircut, short with one long tress in back, may indicate a childhood vow, perhaps to be trimmed in a future ceremony. Several very similar sculptures exist in other collections, suggesting the existence of a single prototype, now lost.
| Artist / Maker | Italy, Rome |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 40–70 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Rome |
| Medium | marble |
| Dimensions | Overall: 84.5 x 39.1 cm (33 1/4 x 15 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Greek and Roman Art |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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