Grave stele of Aristion, detail of base with inscription
Grave stele of Aristion, detail of ear, hair and neck
Grave stele of Aristion, detail of right toes and inscription
Grave stele of Aristion, base and lower shaft from left
Grave stele of Aristion, detail of mid-section of stele
Grave stele of Aristion, detail of setting of shaft into base
| Collection: | Athens, National Archaeological Museum |
| Title: | Stele of Aristion |
| Context: | From Attica |
| Findspot: | Found at Cemetery of Velanideza (1839, near the stele of Lyseas, |
| Summary: | Representation of the deceased Aristion in hoplite armor |
| Object Function: | Funerary |
| Sculptor: | Signed by Aristokles |
| Material: | Marble |
| Sculpture Type: | Stele, relief-decorated |
| Category: | Single monument |
| Style: | Late Archaic |
| Technique: | Low relief |
| Original or Copy: | Original |
| Date: | ca. 510 BC - ca. 500 BC |
| Dimensions: | H 2.02 m, H (base) 0.24 m, W (base) 0.72 m, Th (figural section) 0.14 m; Th (base) 0.43 m |
| Scale: | Over life-size |
| Region: | Attica |
| Period: | Late Archaic |
Subject Description:
Aristion, the deceased man, stands profile to the right, with his left foot advanced. He is bearded and dressed in hoplite costume--with a short chiton, cuirass, helmet, and greaves, holds his right hand at his side, and holds a spear upright with his upraised left hand.
Condition: Nearly complete
Condition Description:
Missing only top of stele, including top of helmet and finial. Traces of paint on surface, and on the base.
Material Description:
'Pentelic' (according to Lepsius)
Technique Description:
The stele is joined to the base with lead.
Inscription:
On plinth of stele,
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