Bronze head of emperor with socket for insertion into statue, Metropolis (Thessalia), now Athens Archaeological Museum

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Title:	Bronze head of emperor with socket for insertion into statue, Metropolis (Thessalia), now Athens Archaeological Museum
Start date:	300
End date:	399
Historical Period:	Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description:	Preserved in one piece from the top of the head to the neck and most of a joining socket for insertion. The face is clean-shaven and youthful. The hair, which fits the head like a cap is brushed forward onto the forehead and temples in thin, long strands, forming a shallow arch. Probably 4th century.
Size:	Max. H 0.23 (overall); Max. H. 0.17 (chin to hairline)
Place:	Kardítsa, Greece
Languages:	No linguistic content; Not applicable
Medium:	bronze (metal)
Project:	BYZART Project
Fond:	OUC Georgios Deligiannakis Archive
Physical type:	busts (general, figures)
Material and technique:	casting (process) incising
Data provider:	Open University of Cyprus
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Appears in Collections:	BYZART