Xantener Knabe, Bronze statue in Neues Museum, Germany
The Xanten Youth statue stands 1.44 meters tall, depicting a 12-year-old boy wearing a crown decorated with acorns, grains, grapes, and flowers.
Fishermen discovered the statue in February 1858 near Bislich when the Rhine River water levels dropped, leading to its transfer to Berlin's collection.
The statue represents a servant figure from Roman banquets, designed to hold a tray for serving food and drinks to guests during celebrations.
The Berlin Gipsformerei produces plaster copies of the statue, with replicas displayed in museums in Bonn, Wesel-Bislich, and Xanten.
Technical examination reveals Greek craftsmanship from 150 BC, with legs cast together with the torso, weighing 63 kilograms in total.
Location: Xanten
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 51.67500,6.45915
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:04
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