Bronze statue of a man at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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Honorable statues such as this one were typically portraits of prominent figures awarded by the city-state or ruler in gratitude for significant contributions. They were the highest honor that a city could bestow upon an individual. This impressive figure stands in contrapposto, his right hand stretching out from the folds of his himation with open palm and fingers curled upward in a gesture of eloquence. His left arm lies close to his body. The himation is kept in place by the tasseled weight thrown over his left shoulder, which hangs at his calf, and the indication of his musculature continues underneath his garment. The several horizontal bands that decorate the fabric, possibly painted or gilded, comprise a rare detail. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures and artworks from around the globe for public access. Scan The World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.