Herm Of Hermes
Artist
Unknown
CultureGreek
Date2nd century B.C.-1st century B.C.
MediumMarble
DimensionsOverall: 61 1/4 in. (155.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. and Alfred Khouri Memorial
Object number79.237
Not on view
DescriptionA herm of Hermes. A herm is a sculpture with a head above a plain, usually squared lower section. This object is made of white marble with rust & grey striations. Bearded male head with spiral hair framing face; 2 tendrils of hair (repaired w/cement) fall to shoulders; squared plinth.
In the Manner of the Lysippides Painter
ca. 530-520 B.C.E.
