Upper part of a marble statue of a woman

Unknown

1st–2nd century CE · Marble, Pentelic · Greek and Roman Art

Upper part of a marble statue of a woman — Unknown

Copy of a Greek statue of ca. 460–450 B.C. This is probably a representation of Athena, for the abnormally high crown of the head may once have supported a bronze helmet. The face was broken off in antiquity and reattached.

Artist
Unknown
Date
1st–2nd century CE
Medium
Marble, Pentelic
Culture
Roman
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Credit line
Rogers Fund, 1942

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