Grave Stele of Dexileos
Artist
Artist Unknown
Date4th Century BC
Mediumplaster cast in glazed case
ClassificationsSculptures
DimensionsOverall: Height: 31 cm, Width: 31 cm, Depth: 4.5 cm
Plinth Size: Height: 42 cm, Width: 42.5 cm, Depth: 10 cm
Plinth Size: Height: 42 cm, Width: 42.5 cm, Depth: 10 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1905 by Mr P Dey.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDAG004801
Keywords
The inscription relates how it was erected for the young warrior named Dexileos, son of Lysanias, who fell in the Battle of Corinth (B.C. 394):
Dexileos son of Lysanias, from Thorikos.
Born in the time of the Archon Teisandros,
died during the time of Eubolides
in Corinth as one of the five horsemen.
Dexileos on his horse is shown attacking an enemy. Probably what is missing is the spear of Dexileos.
Clifford Cyril Webb
Julia Mavrogordato
Agnes Miller Parker
