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Head of Ptolemy III

246–222 B.C.

Head of a small statuette portraying Ptolemy III Euergetes (246-221 B.C) in the manner accustomed for Alexander the Great - beardless, short haired and with the head rotated to the side and a slightly upraised chin. Twelve holes are visible around the hairline for the fitting of a diadem.

Date

246–222 B.C.

Culture

Greek (Ptolemaic)

Dimensions

H: 16.80 cm W: 9.10 cm

Medium

Marble

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

78.AA.257

Image Source

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