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Bronze warrior

ca. 750–700 BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 151
The beautiful naked warrior originally held a spear in his raised hand, and probably a shield with his other arm. He is characterized by a small head, a massive neck, and a flat chest. His long legs and the shape of his broad chest are reminiscent of Minoan art conventions. The sculpture was most likely made by a Cretan artist.


The warrior stands on a base fastened with dowels to a thinner sheet of bronze. This evidence indicates that the figure belonged to a tripod cauldron, a three-legged deep bowl, and probably stood next to one of the large ring handles.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bronze warrior
  • Period: Late Geometric
  • Date: ca. 750–700 BCE
  • Culture: Greek
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
  • Classification: Bronzes
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1936
  • Object Number: 36.11.8
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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