Bust of Hermes Propylaios

1985.03.0002

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Bust of Hermes Propylaios   (1985.03.0002)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Art
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker The Greek original was believed to have been sculpted by Alkamenes.
Geographic Location
Period Roman Empire
Date 5th century BCE
Culture Roman, Greek
Location On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height) 36.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 23.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 23.0 cm
Weight 25,424 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Stone--Marble
Manufacturing Processes Carved, Drilling

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Photo: Heritage Fall 1984, p. 2.

Photo: The News-Gazette, Weekend, 3/7/1986, p.1.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication John Needles Chester Fund
Reproduction No

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