Youth on Horseback at the British Museum, London

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The statue depicts a young man astride a horse: he is portrayed heroically bare-chested except for his military cape (paludamentum). The statue was unearthed in or near Rome during the sixteenth century, subsequently restored by Giacomo della Porta, and from 1652 stood proudly in the Palazzo Farnese. Restoration work included reattaching the youth's arms and three of the horse's legs. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative conceived by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital repository of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no charge. 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.