Marble portrait of a young woman

ca. 98–117 CE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 162
Said to be from Greece

This portrait of an attractive young woman has a simplified version of the hairstyle popular during the reign of the emperor Trajan. The rough finish at the back of the
neck indicates that the head was meant to be set into a draped statue.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Marble portrait of a young woman
  • Period: Trajanic
  • Date: ca. 98–117 CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Marble
  • Dimensions: H. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm)
  • Classification: Stone Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1927
  • Object Number: 27.122.4
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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