Bronze Applique Head of Helmeted Athena
Artist
Unidentified artist
CultureGreek
Date4th century BCE
Mediumbronze
Dimensions3 5/8 x 3 11/16 x 9/16 in. (9.2 x 9.3 x 1.4 cm)
Classificationssculpture
Credit LineGift of Gordon and Copey Hanes in honor of Dr. Joseph C. Sloane
Object number90.96
DescriptionThe head wears a helmet with a section rising up in the center, and a triangular visor. The face has large, clearly defined eyes with sharp lids and brows, a strong nose, and a narrow, closed mouth with fleshy lips. Wavy hair, rolled back from the face, frames the face. Large wing-like shapes on each side end in two long segments that wave in opposite directions. The figure wears large earrings composed of a round disc, a thick triangle, a long pyramid, and a droplet. Small segments are missing around the edges.On View
Not on viewCollections
Unidentified artist
306 - 281 BCE
Unidentified artist
c. 306-281 BCE
