Head of Discophoros by Polykleitos of Argos

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Human: Acquired before 1891 Marble, Roman, after an original from approximately 460/450 BC Polykleitos created numerous bronze statues depicting gods and athletes. This head originates from a type that presumably portrayed an athlete holding a discus in his left hand. The shape of the head so characteristic of Polykleitos' work, most notably the finely carved curly hairstyle, corresponds with the head of the Spear-Bearer located nearby. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for public access at no cost. Scan the World is an open source community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to discover how you can participate.