Marble head of an athlete, Mid-Imperial, Antonine, ca. 138–192, Roman, Marble, H. 13 1/2 in. ( cm), Stone Sculpture

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Marble head of an athlete, Mid-Imperial, Antonine, ca. 138–192, Roman, Marble, H. 13 1/2 in. ( cm), Stone Sculpture, Copy of a Greek bronze statue of ca. 450–425 This head of a youth wearing a fillet (band) must have belonged to the statue of a victorious athlete. He probably rested one arm lightly on his head; the remains of a rectangular support can still be seen among his curls

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