Framed Prints
Framed Print of Head of Minerva, A.D. 1-50. Creator: Unknown
Head of Minerva, A.D. 1-50.
Additional Info: This helmeted head is all that remains of an over life-size statue of a female figure. Much of the helmet's crest is broken off, and the front edge of the helmet has been re-cut. A series of small holes have been drilled into the hairline in order to add pieces (now-missing) to replace damaged areas. Iron dowels left in some holes suggest that this repair was made in late Hellenistic or Roman times. The helmet covers most of the head, but wavy hair protrudes all along the edge. Whereas the figure's flesh was polished to a matte finish, the hair has been left less finished to create texture. The bottom half of the ears are carefully carved with small drop earrings in relief. A helmet often identifies Athena, the Greek warrior goddess, or her Roman counterpart Minerva. Here, the goddess wears a type of Athenian helmet with a low crest and a decorative frontlet that ends in volutes above the ears. As for the appearance of the original statue, the remains of the neck indicate that the goddess body twisted to her left. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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Media ID 39885444
1st Century Ad Classical Hand Carved Handicraft Handicrafts Marble Minerva Mythological Figure
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.3cm x 24cm (7.6" x 9.4")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
