Limestone head of a beardless man

Unknown

ca. 530–520 BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

On the head, the hair is divided into large transversal locks that form a kind of arch on the back. The details are indicated by small triangles. The facial features are delicate. The lips, with traces of red paint, show a smile. The nose is slightly hooked, the eyes wide open. The line formed by the eyebrows is long and thin. The ears are carefully articulated. A row of locks rises above the forehead. On the head, the hair is divided into large transversal locks that form a kind of arch on the back. The details are indicated by small triangles.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 530–520 BCE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76