Marble head of a child

Unknown

3rd–2nd century BCE · Marble · Greek and Roman Art

Freestanding stone statues of children were made in the Hellenistic period as votive offerings dedicated to the gods in their sanctuaries to secure divine protection for the child depicted.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–2nd century BCE

Medium

Marble

Culture

Greek

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Bequest of Walter C. Baker, 1971