Fragment of a marble relief with the head of a girl

4th century BCE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 156

This small head probably comes from a votive relief with a number of figures gathered to worship a god. The girl's sweet expression and her hair in coils that resemble a melon are typical of art of the fourth century B.C.

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Title: Fragment of a marble relief with the head of a girl
Period: Classical
Date: 4th century BCE
Culture: Greek
Medium: Marble
Dimensions: Overall: 7 x 6 x 3 3/4in. (17.8 x 15.2 x 9.5cm)
Classification: Stone Sculpture
Credit Line: Bequest of Walter C. Baker, 1971
Object Number: 1972.118.110
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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