Marble head of a kouros (youth), mid-6th century

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Marble head of a kouros (youth), Archaic, mid-6th century , Greek, Attic, Marble, Island, H. 8 5/8 in. ( cm), Stone Sculpture, The surface of the head has suffered from modern cleaning and recutting. Cleaning with an acidic abrasive has imparted a soapy sheen to the face, and recutting has altered the appearance of the eyes and mouth

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Size: 4046px × 4800px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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