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Standing Demosthenes
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Demosthenes stands with his right foot advanced, his body leaning forward, and his head turned slightly downward. He wears traditional Greek clothing with a himation that falls in delicately rendered folds wrapped around his body. He is…
Demosthenes stands with his right foot advanced, his body leaning forward, and his head turned slightly downward. He wears traditional Greek clothing with a himation that falls in delicately rendered folds wrapped around his body. He is…
Head of Lysimache
Description:The face of this near life-sized bust is severely damaged, with much of the nose and upper lip missing. Still, sufficient evidence remains to characterize her age and physiognomy. The head thrusts forward, with the neck at an angle.…
Herm Bust of Perikles
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The herm bust depicts the head and neck of Perikles. Its width ends before the shoulders and sits atop a rectangular base. There is an inscription at the base of the herm in Greek. Perikles is sculpted from white marble and depicted as…
The herm bust depicts the head and neck of Perikles. Its width ends before the shoulders and sits atop a rectangular base. There is an inscription at the base of the herm in Greek. Perikles is sculpted from white marble and depicted as…
Anacreon
Description:Anacreon is standing, naked, next to a tree stump, which has one notch facing outward. He is looking slightly upward and to his right, and his blank expression reflects that he is performing an act that requires some manner of attention.…
BM Coin of Octavian and Caesar
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This copper alloy coin features on its obverse, the head of Octavian facing to the right. He is bearded and is surrounded by an inscription reading CAESAR DIVI F in Latin with the inscription content facing downwards. His neck is…
This copper alloy coin features on its obverse, the head of Octavian facing to the right. He is bearded and is surrounded by an inscription reading CAESAR DIVI F in Latin with the inscription content facing downwards. His neck is…
Coin of Lysimachos
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The obverse of this silver coin shows the head of Alexander the Great. His head is shown facing the right, diademed and wearing a ram's horn. Alexander is shown youthful and clean-shaven, as he preferred to be portrayed. He is shown…
The obverse of this silver coin shows the head of Alexander the Great. His head is shown facing the right, diademed and wearing a ram's horn. Alexander is shown youthful and clean-shaven, as he preferred to be portrayed. He is shown…
Bust of Nefertiti
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The bust depicts Queen Nefertiti's head, neck and chest. The extent of her chest does not go past her ears and ends just above her breasts. A gold collar necklace hangs around her neck with red, blue, and green floral decorations. Her…
The bust depicts Queen Nefertiti's head, neck and chest. The extent of her chest does not go past her ears and ends just above her breasts. A gold collar necklace hangs around her neck with red, blue, and green floral decorations. Her…
Hemiunu Seated
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The portrait of "Hemiunu Seated" depicts a lifesize male figure seated on a block of stone, with his legs together and both hands resting on his thighs. The shoulders and hips are in axial alignment, and the figure exhibits strict…
The portrait of "Hemiunu Seated" depicts a lifesize male figure seated on a block of stone, with his legs together and both hands resting on his thighs. The shoulders and hips are in axial alignment, and the figure exhibits strict…
Seneb and Family
Description: The statue group is composed of four limestone figures (2 men and 2 women) and a limestone block. The larger man and woman are sitting on the block and the children are standing/leaning on the block. The limestone is polychromatic,…
Bust of Ankh-haf
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The Bust of Ankh-haf is a statue made from limestone and plaster that has been painted red. The eyes have also been painted to give them a life-like quality. The realistic quality can also be seen from the rendering of the musculature…
The Bust of Ankh-haf is a statue made from limestone and plaster that has been painted red. The eyes have also been painted to give them a life-like quality. The realistic quality can also be seen from the rendering of the musculature…