Statuary Head of Artemis, 18th Century, Marble

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18th-century statuary marble head depicting Artemis, Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, and the wild. The goddess is depicted … Read more 18th-century statuary marble head depicting Artemis, Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, and the wild. The goddess is depicted with an oval face, almond-shaped eyes, full lips, and hair reminiscent of 4th-century BC models. Artemis was a highly venerated deity in ancient Greece; in fact, her temple in Ephesus, with its enormous size and rich decoration, was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Dimensions with base: height 17.5
Dimensions without base: height 11.5 See less