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Plaster Cast of Greek Sculpture by Phidias: Athena Lemnia (Head)

1912.02.0007B

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    Basic Information

    Artifact Identification Plaster Cast of Greek Sculpture by Phidias: Athena Lemnia (Head)   (1912.02.0007B)
    Classification/
    Nomenclature
    1. Communication Artifacts
      2. :
    2. Art
      3. :
    3. N/A
    Artist/Maker Plaster cast of a Roman marble copy of Greek bronze original by Phidias.
    Geographic Location
    Period Classical Period
    Date 450 BCE
    Culture Greek
    Location On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

    Physical Analysis

    Dimension 1 (Height) 49.5 cm
    Dimension 2 (Width) 30.7 cm
    Dimension 3 (Depth) 23.4 cm
    Weight 6,313 g
    Measuring Remarks N/A
    Materials Plaster
    Manufacturing Processes Cast

    Research Remarks

    Description N/A
    Published Description N/A
    Bibliography

    Photo: Heritage (Oct. 1995): 5.

    Fernandez, Carmella. "Athena Lemnia" (1997 student paper, on file)

    Hardwick. American Journal of Archaeology (1982?).

    Robertson, Martin. A History of Greek Art. Cambridge University Press. 1975. p320-321.

    Artifact History

    Credit Line/Dedication Classical Museum Purchase
    Reproduction Yes, Plaster made by P. P. Caproni and Bros: cast of a Roman marble copy of Greek bronze original by Phidias. The original bronze is lost. The head of the marble copy is in the Museo Civico in Bologna; and the marble torso is in the Albertinum in Dresden.

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