Vintage Alabaster Sculpture of buying Solon a Famous Greek Statesmen Lawmaker and Poet

Vintage Alabaster Sculpture of Solon a Famous Greek Statesmen Lawmaker and Poet

This is a beautifully executed work of art.

Solon was an Athenian statesman, constitutional lawmaker and poet. He is remembered particularly for his efforts to legislate against political, economic and moral decline in Archaic Athens. His reforms failed in the short term, yet buying Solon is credited with having laid the foundations for Athenian democracy.

Dimensions: 11" Tall x 3.25" Wide x 3.25" Deep
Weight: 2.58 lbs.