Fragment of a limestone head of the “Triple Geryon” (?)

Unknown

6th or 5th century BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

The face of the helmeted head is fragmentary. The very schematic right ear is painted red. The crest of the helmet is turned toward the front. A mass of hair falls beneath the neck guard.

Artist

Unknown

Date

6th or 5th century BCE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76