Marble head of a goddess, Late Classical, 4th century , Greek, Marble, H. 21 3/4 in. ( cm), Stone Sculpture

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Marble head of a goddess, Late Classical, 4th century , Greek, Marble, H. 21 3/4 in. ( cm), Stone Sculpture, In antiquity, heads were often carved separately from the statues for which they were intended. The head was made with a convex tenon that could be set into a specially prepared cavity in the statue. The juncture was concealed by a line of drapery

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Size: 4118px × 5763px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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