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Left Ankle Guard

400–375 B.C.

The guard surrounds the ankle and rises up the rear of the calf. There are two holes in front where a cord would have passed through. A double teardrop is embossed on the proper right side. Three ridges, the central one being straight and vertical, reinforce the back of the guard and protect the Achilles tendon.

Date

400–375 B.C.

Culture

Greek (South Italian)

Dimensions

H: 26.75 cm W: 11.91 cm

Medium

Bronze

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

92.AC.7.2

Image Source

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