Limestone head of a beardless male with a helmet of Greek type

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4th century B.C (?) · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

The small helmeted head is beardless. He has a smiling face, pointed chin, lidless eyes, and smooth ears. The inscription on the helmet, composed of five syllabic signs, is difficult to interpret.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th century B.C (?)

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76