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Head of Athena

First half of the 4th century BC

MArTA - Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto

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.

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  • 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
MArTA - Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto

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