Limestone Sandaled Foot - image 1

Classical

Limestone Sandaled Foot

Left sandalled foot and lower ankle from a large limestone (perhaps life-sized) statue, probably a votary. The sandal has a strap across the front and back of the top of the ankle, secured by a rosette clasp on the top at the front; a strap down to the big toe joining a cross strap connecting to side straps. Dimensions: Height: 9.50 centimetres max ; Length: 25 centimetres max Object Type: statue Techniques: carved

Date

500 - 400 BC

Accession No.

1873,0320.83

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Idalion