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

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This bronze statue of a man originates from Greece and was crafted in the Hellenistic period (mid 2nd-1st Century B.C.). The imposing figure, roughly one-and-a-half times life-sized, likely once held a spear in his right hand. His pose clearly draws inspiration from the iconography of nude Hellenistic ruler portraits, particularly those following the famous late fourth-century B.C. statue by Lysippos featuring Alexander the Great holding a spear. The identity of the figure remains uncertain, despite scholars suggesting several possibilities. It is well possible that he represents one of the Hellenistic rulers of Pergamon, such as Attalos II (r. 159-138 B.C.) or Attalos III (r. 138-133 B.C.). The subject has also been identified as Alexander I Balas (r. 150-145 B.C.), the ill-fated Syrian usurper, or less likely, a Roman republican general, possibly Lucullus. The monumental scale suggests that the statue was probably commemorative, erected in recognition of an important event such as a military victory and placed in a public space. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open-source, community effort. If you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.