Limestone head of a bearded male wearing a conical helmet

first half of the 6th century BCE
Not on view
The smooth beard with a central incision and four curves delineating the end of each strand juts out sharply. The lips are stiff and the cheekbones prominent, creating a faint artificial smile. The ridge of the nose is broken. The almond-shaped eyes are bulging, with protruding eyelids; the eyebrows form a slightly curved band. Protruding from under the helmet in high relief is a row of curls. The helmet peak is mostly missing. The cheekpieces are not shown, but two cords are tied at the top of the head in a Herakles knot. A smooth mass of hair flares onto the nape of the neck.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Limestone head of a bearded male wearing a conical helmet
  • Period: Archaic
  • Date: first half of the 6th century BCE
  • Culture: Cypriot
  • Medium: Limestone
  • Dimensions: WebPub GR 2012 Cesnola: 14 1/2 × 9 × 13 1/2 in., 44 lb. (36.8 × 22.9 × 34.3 cm, 20 kg)
  • Classification: Stone Sculpture
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.2860
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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