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Marble head of a woman

late 6th century BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 157
The asymmetries in the rendering of the hair indicate that this head probably belonged originally to a figure in motion, possibly a Nike (personification of victory). It may have served as an akroterion, embellishing the roof of a building. The well-preserved portions beautifully illustrate the way that stylization and sensitive rendering of palpable detail were integrated to create the distinctive abstract yet vigorous quality of Archaic sculpture.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Marble head of a woman
  • Period: Archaic
  • Date: late 6th century BCE
  • Culture: Greek, probably Cycladic or northern Ionian
  • Medium: Marble
  • Dimensions: Other: 9 x 6 x 7 in. (22.9 x 15.2 x 17.8 cm)
  • Classification: Stone Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1991
  • Object Number: 1991.11.7
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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