Fragmentarily preserved statue of a bear cub. It was found in 1835 at the south side of the Parthenon, whereas a small fragment was discovered in different site on the Acropolis.

The young bear is depicted seated, slightly turning its body to the left and raising its head. The fur is rendered with small flat curls. The statue probably relates to the Sanctuary of Artemis Brauronia since the bear was the goddess’ favourite animal. Moreover if constitutes a reference to the arkteia, the service in which girls approximately ten years of age would reside for a certain time period in Artemis' sanctuary in Brauron, at the east coast of Attica. There the girls would experience their passing from childhood into adolescence ceremoniously.