Marble head of a bearded man
The head, which probably comes from a grave monument, is encircled by a fillet with holes probably drilled for the attachment of metal leaves of a wreath.
Artwork Details
- Title: Marble head of a bearded man
- Period: Late Classical
- Date: late 4th century BCE
- Culture: Greek
- Medium: Marble, Pentelic
- Dimensions: H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); width 6 in. (15.2 cm); depth 8 in. (20.3 cm)
- Classification: Stone Sculpture
- Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1949
- Object Number: 49.101.13
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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ca. 350–325 BCE
4th century BCE
ca. 270–250 BCE
ca. 440–425 BCE
end of the 6th century BCE
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