Marble Disk from Melos, with the Head of a Goddess (Aphrodite)

Creator

• Unknown

Files

Publisher

Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation

Publication Date

1966

Time Period

circa 460-450 BCE

Abstract

Front center view

Keywords

Greek Classical period, Sculpture (Visual works), Reliefs (Sculptures)

Alt Text

A stone relief sculpture of a human head and shoulder, displayed against a blue circular background on a pedestal. The sculpture appears to be ancient with smooth, weathered features.

Extent

1 color photograph

Geographic Location

Greece; Mēlos (Greece : Municipality)

Rights

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Access Restrictions

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Media Type

Color photographs

Format

Digital Only

Note

This is a fragment of an ancient Greek marble disc featuring a relief of a female's face, likely thought to be the goddess Aphrodite. It was discovered on the island of Milos (Melos), Greece. The subject's hair is bound into a knot, known as a sakkos, or an ancient type of hair net. This object is currently housed at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, Greece.

Identifier

A01-JGC0449

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Marble Disk from Melos, with the Head of a Goddess (Aphrodite)" (1966). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 476.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/476