
Classical
Limestone head of a wreathed youth
This head is noteworthy for its fine execution and for the remnants of color in the eyes. Overall: 7 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. (18.4 x 13.3 x 16.5 cm)
Classification
- Object type
- Stone sculpture
- Period
- Iron AgeCypro-Classical
- Date
- 399 - 300 BC
- Place of production
- probablyCyprus
- Findspot
- Golgoi
Collection
Provenance
- Sanctuary of Golgoi-Ayios Photios
References
- Cesnola, Luigi Palma di. 1885. A Descriptive Atlas of the Cesnola Collection of Cypriote Antiquities in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Vol. 1. pl. CXI.752, Boston: James R. Osgood and Company.Myres, John L. 1914. Handbook of the Cesnola Collection of Antiquities from Cyprus. no. 1337, New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.Hermary, Antoine and Joan R. Mertens. 2013. The Cesnola Collection of Cypriot Art : Stone Sculpture. no. 152, p. 137, Online Publication, New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Identifiers
- Accession no.
- 74.51.2791, Metropolitan Museum of Art
- In catalogues
- Myres 1914, no. 1337
- Hermary 2013, no. 152
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