Musician playing a double flute
Type:
Sculpture
Year:
Mid-6th century B.C.
Material and technique:
Painted limestone
Origin:
From Cyprus, formerly in the Piot Collection
Inventory:
Inv. MB 62
The flautist has wrapped a sort of strap around his lips and cheeks to help control the flow of air into the instrument. The statuette is a votive gift offered to a deity and testify to the importance of music in religious ceremonies.
