Head from the Athena Hope
Unknown sculptor · 5. BCE.
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Ancient · № 230
Head of a Giant
Unknown sculptor · 170-155 BCE.
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Head of a Giant
SMK identifies the cast source as the north side of the Pergamon Altar. Tyrkiet, Pergamon, Zeusaltret, nord Original/source location in SMK metadata: Staatliche Museen.
- Maker
- Unknown sculptor
- Date
- 170-155 BCE.
- Place
- Mediterranean
- Material
- Plaster
- Dimensions
- H 67 cm
- Current collection
- Royal Cast Collection
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This giant’s head came from the north side of the Pergamon Altar’s battle of gods and giants. Deep drill channels in the hair create strong contrasts of light and shadow.
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- Maker
- Unknown sculptor
- Date
- 170-155 BCE.
- Place
- Mediterranean
- Material
- Plaster
- Dimensions
- H 67 cm
- Current collection
- Royal Cast Collection
- Rights
- Public Domain Mark 1.0
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