Torso of a Warrior

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Samos (Greece), sanctuary of Here, acquired in 1915Marble, around 530 BC The very fragmentary torso represents a Hoplite, Greek infantry soldier in full armour with Ionic helmet and cuirass. This statue made of grey marble was set up as a votive offering in the Heraion of Samos in the late Archaic period. The donor's name is unknown, the identity of the warrior remains open. 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.