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Portrait of Thucydides

1st century B.C.–2nd century A.D.

Portrait head of Thucydides with thick, wavy hair that is thinning and receding on the top of his head. His heavy brow shadows his deep-set eyes. He has a close-cropped beard and moustache. The head is broken off at the neck. The brow, eyes, and lips are battered. His nose and chin are missing.

Date

1st century B.C.–2nd century A.D.

Culture

Roman

Dimensions

H: 27.00 cm

Medium

Marble

Museum

J. Paul Getty Museum

Accession Number

76.AA.47

Image Source

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Images courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (CC0)