Head of statue of Hermes, re-carved from earlier statue. Messene (Achaea). Early fourth century

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Title:	Head of statue of Hermes, re-carved from earlier statue. Messene (Achaea). Early fourth century
Start date:	312
End date:	361
Historical Period:	Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description:	Head of statue of Hermes, re-carved from earlier statue. Messene (Achaea). The lower portion of the body with bare legs is also preserved. Early fourth century. Found in the reception hall of a late Roman house together with an emperor of the same style and date.
Size:	H (overall) 0,32, (chin to hairline) 0,16 m.
Place:	Dimos Messene, Greece
Languages:	No linguistic content; Not applicable
Medium:	marble (rock)
Project:	BYZART Project
Fond:	OUC Georgios Deligiannakis Archive
Physical type:	statues
Material and technique:	carving (processes)
Data provider:	Open University of Cyprus
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Appears in Collections:	BYZART