Limestone head of a bearded man wearing a wreath

Cypriot

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This fine head with delicately chiseled beard and subtly modeled face reflects the serious, quiet style found in Greek art of the early fifth century B.C. Wreaths were worn at all religious festivals, and the crown of leaves worn by this figure marks him as a worshiper of a god.

Limestone head of a bearded man wearing a wreath, Limestone, Cypriot

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Limestone head of a bearded man wearing a wreath, Limestone, Cypriot
Limestone head of a bearded man wearing a wreath, Limestone, Cypriot
Limestone head of a bearded man wearing a wreath, Limestone, Cypriot

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