Zeus
by Andonis Katanos
Title
Zeus
Artist
Andonis Katanos
Medium
Photograph - Archaeological Photography
Description
Votive offering. Bronze head of a Zeus statue. The hair is held in place on the crown by a narrow headband and is tied on the nape of the neck by a ribbon.The inlaid eyes were of different material. Probably from a workshop in the north-east Peloponnese. (520-510 BC). Sanctuary of Olympia. National Archaeological Museum Athens
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March 6th, 2012
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