Head sculpture of a god (Zeus or Hercules)

Marble, Mediterranean basin, Hellenistic period

Monumental sculpture depicting the head of a bearded god, probably Zeus. The hair and beard form wavy, loose curls; a long mustache descends on the sides and frames the closed mouth. The face has a serious, focused expression, with a slightly flattened nose and furrowed brows. The eyes are carefully modeled, with a distinct upper eyelid, without marked pupils. The sculpture is made of white marble. The piece dates from the Hellenistic period in Greece, circa 300–200 BC.

Period300–200 BC
Country of originAncient Greece
MaterialMarble
TechniqueCarving
Dimensions35 × 25 × 18 cm
Weight19.3 kg