Bronze Foot and Leg

The Bronze Foot and Leg is an ancient artistic artifact made of bronze, shaped like a human foot and leg. The toes are clearly defined, along with the sole, and it was used as an offering. It was discovered in the archaeological Qaryat al-Faw, southeast of Wadi ad-Dawasir Governorate, in Riyadh Province, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Height: 8.5 cm.

Foot length: ten cm.

Foot width: four cm.

The bronze foot and leg artifact dates back to the third century BCE and is preserved at the National Museum in Riyadh. They are registered under the number 2235. This artifact is among the discoveries resulting from archaeological survey and excavation efforts carried out by the antiquities and museums sector in Saudi Arabia over the past years. It is part of the findings made by Saudi archaeologists and scientific missions.

This artistic piece was selected, along with other archaeological discoveries, to be showcased in the Saudi Archeological Masterpieces Through the Ages Exhibition.

Metal artifacts serve as key indicators of artistic advancement. This bronze foot and leg artifact exemplifies the artistic capabilities of past civilizations, demonstrating the artisan's skill in using the lost-wax casting method to achieve intricate details in shaping the foot.