Bronze Discus of an Athlete

Culture: Greek

Period: ca. 6th century B.C.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 14.9 cm in diameter

Price: Sold

Ref: 2401

Provenance: From the private collection of Jean Alain Mariaud de Serres. Sold from the estate auction on 2 October 2000, lot 783. Last in a Swiss private collection.

Condition: Intact

Description: Massive and heavy bronze discus as it was thrown by Greek athletes in competitions. The disc, which weighs slightly over two kilograms, was thrown away after half a turn as a pure act of strength. Compare the size and weight of the discus in the British Museum (Registration Number 1898,0716.3) with an inscription that was sacrificed to the Dioscuri by the winner after a competition in Cephalonia.