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Upper part of a marble statue of a woman

1st–2nd century CE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 153
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Upper part of a marble statue of a woman
  • Period: Imperial
  • Date: 1st–2nd century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Marble, Pentelic
  • Dimensions: H. 51 3/4 in. (131.5 cm)
  • Classification: Stone Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1942
  • Object Number: 42.11.43
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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