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Head of a colossal statue

Archaeological museum of ancient Messene

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Object Name

Head of a colossal statue

Dating

2nd century BCE

Collection

Archaeological museum of ancient Messene

Discovery Location

Archaeological site of ancient Messene

Object Type

Male statue

Material Marble
Dimensions

Height: 39 cm

License

CC BY-NC-ND 4

Head of a colossal marble statue of a young male, from the Asclepieion of ancient Messene. The back of the cranium is cut obliquely and the cut-off surface is coarsely worked. Large, sunken-in eyes, with protruding eye brows. Fleshy, rounded cheeks and chin, small mouth. Bulging eye-brow arches. The hair consists of vigorous curls. This is possibly a depiction of Theban Heracles of the 2nd cent. BCE, attributed to the workshop of Damophon.