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Name: Man Fastening His Sandal
Picture:
Description: Parthenon Frieze West VI.12. London, British Museum. H. 1.06m. Naked soldier with long flowing cloak over his shoulders stoops against a rock to retie his sandal. He wears a crested helmet. He is part of the group of cavalrymen making ready to move off through the Kerameikos en route to the Akropolis in procession.
Date: c. 440 B.C.
Discussion: See under Item # 31 for discussion.