Limestone head of a bearded man wearing a wreath

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early 5th century BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

This fine head with delicately chiseled beard and subtly modeled face reflects the serious, quiet style found in Greek art of the early fifth century B.C. Wreaths were worn at all religious festivals, and the crown of leaves worn by this figure marks him as a worshiper of a god.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 5th century BCE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76