Bust, Head of Hygieia

Dublin Core

Title

Bust, Head of Hygieia

Subject

Communication Objects
Arts
Visual Arts

Description

Head of Hygieia.

Pentelic marble head mounted on black base. Long oval face, turned slightly to her right. Eyes framed by clearly defined lids. Nose leads from upright forehead to small slightly open mouth with curved lips and full, round chin. Mass of soft curls, gathered and hanging down at back. Once bore bronze diadem, now missing, but depression for band remains.

Identifier

0057-0024-0005

Date Created

380 BC

Medium

Marble

Physical Object Item Type Metadata

Affiliation

Greek

Donor

Rufus Garrett Collection

Files

IMG_1675.jpg
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Collection

Citation

“Bust, Head of Hygieia,” University of Arkansas Museum, accessed April 27, 2024, https://uamuseum.omeka.net/items/show/94635.