White sculpted head with curly layered hair and heavy-lidded eyes against a black background, with a grey patch on the chin.

Portrait Head in White Marble, Ancient Roman Style

A white sculpted head with a tightly curled, layered hairstyle rises against a black background. The face has heavy-lidded eyes, a straight nose, and a small mouth, with a grey patch on the chin and a truncated neck.

Artist: Ancient Roman
Date: about 140
Medium: marble
Source: Art Institute of Chicago
Size: 1686 × 2207 px

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