Statue of Poseidon. 2nd - 1st cent. B.C

Statue of Poseidon. Parian marble. Found on Milos, along with the statue of Amphitrite inventory number 236. The larger than life-size statue depicts the god almost nude, wearing a himation covering only the lower part of his body. In his raised right hand he will have held the trident. Next to his right leg is a support in the form of a dolphin. 125-100 B.C. Accession number: 235. National Archaeological Museum of Athens.
Text: Museum inscription.