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Bearded Hero

Date6th Century BC
Object PlaceGreece, Southern Europe, Europe
MediumLimestone
ClassificationsSculpture
Dimensions12 1/2 inches (31.75 cm)
Credit LineCity of Detroit Purchase
Object number24.105
DescriptionHead of a man with geometrically simplified features: almond shaped eyes, semi-circular arch from bridge of nose to brows, incised beard and round cheeks. Stylized wig composed of three concentric rings of curls crowned with laurel wreath.
On View
On view
Locations
  • Treatment   Demo Museum (Hanover Square), Conservation, Fine Art