Head of Athena

First half of the 4th century BC

MArTA - Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto
Taranto, Italy

The goddess wears a helmet of the Apulian-Corinthian type, with reddening due to the oxidation of an iron fastener. It is part of a votive statuette from one of the sanctuaries of Saturo, plausibly dedicated to the goddess Athena.

Details

Title: Head of Athena
Date Created: First half of the 4th century BC
Location Created: Leporano (TA), Saturo, Acropoli, 1933
Physical Dimensions: 16 cm (height)
Medium: White marble
Room: Room III, showcase 22, 4.1

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