Back view of priest portrait with laurel wreath crown

Agora Museum, Athens, Greece

This rear perspective reveals the intricate construction of a priest's portrait head, crowned with a carefully sculpted laurel wreath adorned with small relief figures along the upper band. The deeply carved curls cascade down the sides, while the back displays the wreath's continuous band encircling the head. Dating to 235-245 AD, this view demonstrates the three-dimensional sculptural approach to Roman Imperial portraiture.


Rear view of marble priest portrait showing elaborate laurel wreath and carved relief figures
Genre:  235-245 AD

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Marble portrait head of priest wearing laurel wreath


Material: Marble Date range: 235-245 AD Origin: Greece The laurel wreath shows that the man is a...

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