MARBLE HEAD JULIUS CAESAR - BRITISH MUSEUM 2020

Description

Marble head from a statue, probably of Julius Caesar. The head has been burnt and is badly damaged, with the proper right side and back of the head missing. Date : 50 (circa). Height: 39.37 centimetres. Excavated/Findspot: Sanctuary of Athena Polias, The head was found, along with other pieces of sculpture, including a head of Claudius, on the floor of the cella (main cult room) of the Temple of Athena, during excavations in 1868/9.