Where Is Marble head and torso of Athena? Museum Location

Q: Where can I see Marble head and torso of Athena?

It's on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, in the Greek and Roman Art galleries. Admission is pay-what-you-wish for New York residents.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to 1st–2nd century CE. It's made from marble, pentelic. Dimensions: Overall: 26 1/2 x 12 3/4 x 11 5/8 in. (67.3 x 32.4 x 29.5 cm).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from Marble, Pentelic. Marble was the preferred stone for Greek and Roman sculptors. Many surviving marbles are Roman copies of lost Greek originals.

Ancient Roman This Roman work, dating to 1st–2nd century CE. Made from marble, pentelic, it measures Overall: 26 1/2 x 12 3/4 x 11 5/8 in. (67.3 x 32.4 x 29.5 cm).

It's part of the highlighted collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, in the Greek and Roman Art department. The Met acquired this piece as part of its public domain collection, and high-resolution images are freely available.

It's on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, in the Greek and Roman Art galleries. Admission is pay-what-you-wish for New York residents.

It dates to 1st–2nd century CE. It's made from marble, pentelic. Dimensions: Overall: 26 1/2 x 12 3/4 x 11 5/8 in. (67.3 x 32.4 x 29.5 cm).

It's made from Marble, Pentelic. Marble was the preferred stone for Greek and Roman sculptors. Many surviving marbles are Roman copies of lost Greek originals.

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