Roman
Head of a Divinity (Apollo?), 1st century - 2nd century
Greek marble, probably from western Asia Minor, 33 x 29.2 cm (13 x 11 1/2 in.)
This head of a person with wavy hair is carved of Greek marble. They have large eyes, a straight nose, a full mouth, a rounded chin, and their ear lobes are visible below their hair. The section of wavy hair around their hairline is slightly elevated like a hairband, while the hair around the crown of their head lies closer to the skull. The crown of their head appears to have been broken off. Their head is oriented so that they gaze slightly upward.
East, North, And West Cloister
Commentary
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