Head of a woman

Creator

Unknown

Files

Abstract

Sculpture of a young woman. The hair is arranged in tight rows (braids?) from the crown of her head to the nape of the neck. The hair is rolled back away from the face along the face and neck. The hair is secured at the forehead and nape with a broad comb patterned with circles. The eyelids are worked in relief; the eyebrows are distinct. The nose is narrow with defined nostrils. The lips are full. Earlobes show below the hair. The face is oval with slightly defined chin and cheekbones.

Keywords

Stone Head

Time Period

4th century BCE

Material

Granite

Language

English

Type

InteractiveResource

Dimensions

10.3 x 6.7 x 7.7 cm.

Media Type

Heads (Representations)

Format

Digital 3D model

Discovery Location

Eastern Mediterranean region

Holding Location

University of South Florida. Library. Special Collections Department (LOC)

Physical Collection

Farid Karam Collection of Graeco-Roman Antiquities

Box Number

25

Physical Collection ID

R30

Identifier

R30-00062

Notes

Color: Off-white. View description: Front view. Condition: Excellent. The 3D model of this object was created under the supervision of Dr. Davide Tanasi.

Streaming Media

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Head of a woman" (2022). Farid Karam M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection. 63.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/karam/63

Equipment

Nikon D3400, AF-P Nikon 18-55 mm 1:3.5-5.6G

Capture Technique

Digital Photogrammetry, Agisoft Photoscan Professional 1.4.4

Affiliation

University of South Florida. Department of History (LOC)