Marble head of a woman, Archaic, late 6th century , Greek, probably Cycladic or northern Ionian, Marble, Other: 9 x 6 x 7

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Marble head of a woman, Archaic, late 6th century , Greek, probably Cycladic or northern Ionian, Marble, Other: 9 x 6 x 7 in. ( x x cm), Stone Sculpture, 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

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Size: 3840px × 4800px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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