Colossal Mausollos at The British Museum, London

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This magnificent statue portrays a prominent member of the Hekatomnid dynasty, widely recognized as Maussollos. Crafted from Pentelic marble (the head and right arm were carved from separate blocks of Parian marble), the sculpture was discovered in fragments within the main deposit of sculptures outside the northern peribolos wall. Dating back to approximately 350 BC, it is believed to have originated from that time period. Large-scale dynastic portraits like this one were likely positioned between the columns of the Ionic peristyle. Other surviving fragments from male figures of similar scale belong to the same series of portraits. The facial features reveal distinctly non-Greek characteristics, such as long hair, thickened lips, a close-cropped beard, and a drooping moustache that follow contemporary Asiatic fashion trends. The individual wears a non-Greek garment consisting of a long under-tunic made from thick material. Over this, he wears an himation (cloak) visible around his middle and hanging down around his left side. He originally held a sword scabbard in his left hand, with a few surviving fragments suggesting it may have contained his sword or been held in his right hand. This object is part of the "Scan The World" initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory. Scan the World is a non-profit project creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for public access. It's an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.