Part of a marble disk with female head in relief. From Melos. Around 460-450 B.C. The goddess of beauty, Aphrodite, is perhaps depicted. Her rich hair is gathered in a sakkos (snood), which curves over the nape of the lean neck. An additional curl would be attached to the temple. The face emits grace and balanced beauty. Inventory Number: EAM / NAM Γ 3990. National Archaeological Museum of Athens. Athens, Greece.
Text: Museum Inscription.
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