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Head of a Greek Philosopher or Poet

Date

2nd century A.D.

Medium

Marble

Culture

Roman

Department

Sculpture

Institution

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Although previously identified as the physician Hippokrates, the unkempt beard, furrowed forehead, and arched eyebrow of this elderly man suggest that he is a philosopher or poet. He has an aged face with a furrowed brow, wrinkles around his eyes, and a full, wavy beard and moustache. Broken at the neck, the statue is a Roman work derived from a Greek original.

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