New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Head of Alexander the Great

Artist Unknown

Dateca. 100 BC

MediumMarble

DimensionsOverall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/8 in. (6.4 x 5.5 cm)

ClassificationsGreco-Roman

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.2038

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Ancient Mediterranean Art

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DescriptionSmall marble head of Alexander the Great. Head was finished in other material. The flattened part of the head is typical, and was generally finished in another material.

Label TextHead of Alexander the Great Roman (Hellenistic), ca. 100 B.C.E. Marble Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.2038