Viggen Posted April 13, 2004 Report Share Posted April 13, 2004 An interesting story about Dr. Robort Cohon and his journey to find out the truth about a 7 inches tall barbarian statue. The nude figure had muscular legs and a cape. It held one hand high, the other low, as if carrying a shield and a weapon. The dark bronze surface was mottled with tiny patches of red and green patinas. With its twisted posture, the look on its face and a bandaged leg, the barbarian appeared wounded and in pain. To someone steeped in the art of ancient cultures, this small bronze statue of a warrior was quite a prize. Its presence at the museum helped Cohon decide to take a job as the Nelson's curator of antiquities. Yet, within a couple of years, his elation turned to doubt amid questions about the figure's authenticity. Could it really be 2,000 years old? Or was it of more recent vintage - from the Renaissance, say, or even a forgery? full article at Kansas.com The statue can be seen here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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