Upper part of a marble statue of a woman
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.
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
- 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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