Marble head of a bearded man from a herm

Unknown

ca. 450–425 BCE · Marble · Greek and Roman Art

Bearded herm heads, which surmounted rectangular pillars, were commonly placed as protectors of sanctuaries, crossroads, private houses, and public areas such as the Athenian Agora.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 450–425 BCE

Medium

Marble

Culture

Greek, Attic

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Bequest of Walter C. Baker, 1971