Limestone head of a bearded man wearing a wreath
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.
Artwork Details
- Title: Limestone head of a bearded man wearing a wreath
- Period: Classical
- Date: early 5th century BCE
- Culture: Cypriot
- Medium: Limestone
- Dimensions: Overall: 14 x 10 x 9 3/4 in. (35.6 x 25.4 x 24.8 cm)
- Classification: Stone Sculpture
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.2837
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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